puhkusperioode
Puhkusperiood is a time interval designated for rest, used in Estonian contexts to describe a span when a person is not working or studying. The term commonly refers to paid annual leave for employees and to school holidays for students.
In the labor context, a puhkusperiood is typically planned with the employer and may be taken as
During a puhkusperiood, employees are usually not required to perform work duties, and compensation is provided
In education, puhkusperiood refers to school breaks between terms, such as summer and winter holidays, when
The concept supports rest, well-being, and work–life balance, while influencing scheduling, service delivery, and family plans.