days off
Scheduled free time
Days off are periods when someone is not required to work or attend their usual obligations.
The phrase typically refers to scheduled breaks from employment: I have two days off this week.
A day off might be spent resting, running errands, or pursuing leisure activities.
The singular day off works the same way: I'm taking a day off tomorrow.
Authorized absence when unwell
- personal timeHours for oneself
- PTOPaid absence from work
- furloughGranted absence from work
- leave of absenceAuthorized extended time off
sabbatical · unpaid leave · maternity leave · paternity leave · parental leave · compassionate leave · bereavement leave · jury duty
Movement between locations
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- staycationRest period spent locally
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
cruise · resort · destination · itinerary · booking · sightseeing · tourism · backpacking
State of being unwound
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- rechargeRestore electrical capacity
- sleep inWake later than usual
lounging · unwinding · decompression · respite · restoration · rejuvenation · self-care · doing nothing
Leisure activities for pleasure
- readingInterpreting written text
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- gardeningTending plants recreationally
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
crafting · baking · biking · hiking · picnic · shopping · brunch · catching up
Extended time off
- Christmas breakSchool pause for December holidays
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- EidIslamic holy celebration
- DiwaliHindu festival of lights
sick leave
Authorized absence when unwell
- personal timeHours for oneself
- PTOPaid absence from work
- furloughGranted absence from work
leave of absence · sabbatical · unpaid leave · maternity leave · paternity leave · parental leave · compassionate leave · bereavement leave · jury duty · administrative leave
travel
Movement between locations
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
- staycationRest period spent locally
road trip · cruise · resort · destination · itinerary · booking · sightseeing · tourism · backpacking · excursion
relaxation
State of being unwound
sleep in · lounging · unwinding · decompression · respite · restoration · rejuvenation · self-care · doing nothing · couch time
hobbies
Leisure activities for pleasure
- readingInterpreting written text
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- gardeningTending plants recreationally
fishing · crafting · baking · biking · hiking · picnic · shopping · brunch · catching up · quality time
long weekend
Extended time off
- Christmas breakSchool pause for December holidays
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- EidIslamic holy celebration