Vergaderdag

Vergaderdag is a Dutch term for a day designated primarily for meetings. The word combines vergaderen, meaning to hold meetings, with dag, meaning day. It is used in various Dutch-speaking environments to describe a day set aside for organizational discussions, consultations, or decision-making.

In business and public administration, a vergaderdag is often scheduled on a fixed weekday so teams can cluster internal meetings, client meetings, and project discussions. The aim is to reduce interruptions on other days and improve coordination. Depending on the organization, the day may include staff briefings, project reviews, and decision-making sessions, with agendas circulated in advance.

In educational settings, some schools use vergaderdagen to arrange parent–teacher meetings, student progress conferences, or administrative staff gatherings. On these days teachers may meet with parents to discuss progress and concerns, while other school tasks are paused or scaled back.

The practice varies: some organizations dedicate a single day each week, others schedule vergaderdagen less frequently or as needed during the school year. Potential benefits include better planning, clearer communication, and more focused discussions; drawbacks can include reduced availability for individual consultations on other days and possible backlogs of non-meeting work.