unterrichtsfrei
Unterrichtsfrei is a term used in German-speaking education to denote days on which regular instructional time does not take place. It means that students are not required to attend lessons; however, it does not automatically imply school holidays, as some unterrichtsfrei days occur within the school year for reasons other than breaks, such as staff development.
In Germany, the exact meaning and prevalence of unterrichtsfrei depend on the federal state and its school
In Austria and Switzerland, similar concepts exist within cantonal or regional frameworks, with calendars that show
Impact and distinctions: Unterrichtsfrei is distinct from langere school vacations (Ferien) and from days when classes
See also: Schulpflicht, Ferien, Schulkalender, Pädagogischer Tag, Fortbildung.