duvet day

noun

1. informal.
   a day of leave from work that an employee is allowed to take at short notice

Word History and Origins

Origin of duvet day¹

C20: from the idea of staying in bed rather than going to work

Example Sentences

Presenteeism is on the rise – but if you are oozing snot you may want to consider having a duvet day.

From The Guardian

When I let you have a duvet day, curl up on the sofa and watch DVDs, it is so I only have to heat one room, as the gas is running out.

From BBC

A head teacher has defended his decision to offer staff at a Lincolnshire school a 'duvet day'.

From BBC

A 'duvet day' is an absence which can be approved by the employer with no reason given.

From BBC

"A national 'duvet day' at a time of crisis ... is pathetic," griped another.

From Time Magazine Archive