A day when only part of the day is considered a holiday, typically allowing for work or school for half the duration.

आधा अवकाश

English Usage: "We got a half holiday on Friday, so we could take a long weekend."

Hindi Usage: "हमें शुक्रवार को आधा अवकाश मिला, इसलिए हम लंबा वीकेंड ले सके।"