Vacation vs. Vacancy — What's the Difference?

A break or intermission.

An unoccupied position or job.

The act of vacating a place.

A lack of thought or intelligence; a vacant mind.

A fixed holiday period between terms in schools and law courts.

An available room in a hotel or other establishment.

The action of leaving something one previously occupied.

The state of being vacant; emptiness.

A vacation (American English), or holiday (British English), is a leave of absence from a regular job, or a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations.

The act or instance of vacating.

A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.

Empty space

A holiday.

Lack of intelligence or understanding

A fixed period of holidays, especially one during which a school, court, or business suspends activities.

The condition of being vacant or unoccupied.

The act or an instance of vacating.

A position, office, or place of accommodation that is unfilled or unoccupied.

To take or spend a vacation.

Emptiness of mind; inanity.

Freedom from some business or activity.

A crystal defect caused by the absence of an atom, ion, or molecule in a crystal lattice.

(obsolete) Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.

(Archaic) A period of leisure; idleness.

A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.

An available room in a hotel; guest house, etc.

(North America) A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.

Empty space.

An extended period of time away from work or school.

A blank mind, unoccupied with thought.

The act of vacating something; moving out.

Lack of intelligence or understanding.

The act of making legally void.

(physics) A defect in a crystal caused by the absence of an atom in a lattice

(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

The quality or state of being vacant; emptiness; hence, freedom from employment; intermission; leisure; idleness; listlessness.

The act of vacating; a making void or of no force; as, the vacation of an office or a charter.

That which is vacant.

Intermission of a stated employment, procedure, or office; a period of intermission; rest; leisure.

Empty space; vacuity; vacuum.

Intermission of judicial proceedings; the space of time between the end of one term and the beginning of the next; nonterm; recess.

Unemployed time; interval of leisure; time of intermission; vacation.

A period of intermission of regular paid work or employment, or of studies and exercises at an educational institution; the time during which a person temporarily ceases regular duties of any kind and performs other activites, usually some form of liesure; holidays; recess (at a school); as, the spring vacation; to spend one's vacation travelling; to paint the house while on vacation. Vacation is typically used for rest, travel, or recreation, but may be used for any purpose. In Britain this sense of vacation is usually referred to as holiday.

A place or post unfilled; an unoccupied office; as, a vacancy in the senate, in a school, etc.

The time when an office is vacant;

An empty area or space;

Leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure;

The act of making something legally void

Spend or take a vacation

Indirectly, yes. When someone goes on vacation, their job or role temporarily becomes unoccupied, but it is not considered a vacancy in the formal sense.

A vacation is a period during which someone takes a break from their regular duties, often involving travel or leisure activities.

Vacancies can occur due to a variety of reasons, such as resignation, expansion, or the creation of new positions or spaces.

Vacancy refers to an empty or unoccupied space or position, often indicating availability for use or filling.

A vacancy rate is a measure of all vacant units in a particular property or area compared to the total number of units.

A vacancy announcement is a public notification about an open position or role, detailing the job requirements and application process.

Vacations provide a break from routine, offering relaxation, new experiences, and an opportunity to recharge, leading to improved well-being.

Organizations typically handle vacancies by advertising the position, screening candidates, and selecting a suitable individual to fill the role.

"Vacation" often implies a longer break or a trip, whereas "holiday" can refer to public or religious days off; the usage can vary by region.

Not necessarily; candidates usually need to meet certain qualifications or requirements to be considered for a vacancy.

Not necessarily. A vacation can simply be time off work spent at home or engaging in local activities, known as a "staycation."

Yes, a vacancy can present opportunities for change, improvement, or finding a better fit for a role or space.

Vacations can vary in length, from a day or two to several weeks, depending on personal preferences, work policies, and other factors.

Not all jobs offer paid vacations; it depends on the employer's policies, the employment contract, and local labor laws.