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Synonyms

day off

Idioms  

  1. A day away from work, school, or a similar obligation; a free day. For example, Sophie always used her day off to do errands. [Late 1800s]

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DR Congo's ministry of labour and employment said that as a result of the "historic" victory, the nation could have the day off work to "celebrate in unity, fervour and national pride".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Millions of Sri Lankans enjoyed a government-ordered extra day off on Wednesday as the island nation battles an energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District said it will continue this year to take the day off that was scheduled in observance of Chávez’s birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

And last year the southern state of Karnataka introduced a law approving one day off a month for all menstruating women.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

If anything, they’re suspicious that the devil’s taken a day off.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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