A day off is a day when you do not go to work, even though it is usually a working day. It was Mrs. Dearden's day off, and Paul was on duty in her place.

What's your day off meaning?

A day away from work, school, or a similar obligation; a free day. For example, Sophie always used her day off to do errands. [

Which is correct day off or off day?

3 Answers. you are correct, the word "off" like many small english words has a large number of meanings, some of them are even opposites. "day off" meaning "not present this day" Either scheduled break or due to dishonesty, illness or other emergency.