Q&A: Independence Day: A Day or a Holiday?
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Independence Day: A Day or a Holiday?
Question
Is it halakhically permitted to say “Happy Holiday” on Independence Day?
Answer
What’s the problem? You could argue that it isn’t a holiday, since there is no festival offering or additional offering here. But saying “Happy Holiday” is also a common expression with respect to civil holidays. More generally, I don’t see how this is related to Jewish law.