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workday Synonyms
Another word for workday
Choosing another word for workday depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A day on which work or regular employment is performed, as distinguished from a weekend or holiday.
Usage Example
"Because the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will not be a regular working day."
Strongest
working day
business day
Strong
weekday
• noun (Context 2)
The specific period of time or number of hours during a day spent doing paid work.
Usage Example
"After a demanding ten-hour shift, she enjoyed a quiet evening reading on the porch."
Strong
shift
• adjective (Context 3)
Relating to or occurring on a regular day of employment; characteristic of ordinary daily life and routine.
Usage Example
"The transit authority increased train frequency to accommodate the heavy workaday commute."
Strongest
workaday
Strong
weekday
everyday
routine
ordinary
Opposites of workday
The opposite of workday shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
day off
holiday
weekend
vacation
downtime
festive
leisure
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Workday. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/workday