Puhkepäevi

Puhkepäevi is an Estonian term used to denote days designated for rest within a work or study cycle. The word is formed from puhke- meaning rest or break and päev meaning day, with the plural suffix -evi. In everyday use, puhkepäevi refer to days when work is paused for rest, including weekends, public holidays, and other days off allocated by employers or institutions.

In employment and organizational contexts, puhkepäevi can be part of annual leave, official holidays, or compensatory days off granted for overtime or intensive work periods. The exact allocation and treatment of puhkepäevi are governed by employment contracts, collective agreements, and national legislation, and they can vary across sectors and organisations.

Calendars, human resources systems, and official schedules commonly mark puhkepäevi to assist in planning staffing, attendance, and workload distribution. The concept reflects the importance placed on rest and work-life balance in Estonian labor culture, aiming to ensure that employees have regular opportunities to recover from work demands.

See also: puhkus (rest or vacation), pühad (holidays)