Dienstdag

Dienstdag is a Dutch term meaning “service day” or “duty day.” It denotes a specific calendar day on which a person or unit is scheduled to provide work or service. The word is common in organizations that operate with rosters and shifts, especially in health care, emergency services, public administration, transport, education, and volunteer settings. It is formed from dienst (duty, service) and dag (day). In practice, dienstdag is often used interchangeably with dienstdag, though usage can vary by context or organization.

Usage and context

In rostering, staff are assigned a dienstdag; for example, someone might say, “Mijn dienstdag is dinsdag,” or refer to a “dienstrooster” that includes several dienstdagen per cycle. The concept helps manage coverage, workload balance, and on-call arrangements. A dienstdag may be part of a regular shift pattern or an on-call schedule, and it can apply to individuals or entire departments.

Notes

A dienstdag is not a public holiday or a day off; rather it marks when one is scheduled to work or perform duties. The term is mainly used in Dutch-speaking regions and within formal scheduling systems or internal communications.

See also

Dienstrooster, Dienstplicht, Ploegendienst, On-call.