alternate schedule
nounUK /ɔːlˈtɜːnət ˈʃedjuːl/
US /ˈɔːltərnət ˈskedʒuːl/
A different plan for when things happen.
Because of the holiday, we followed an alternate schedule at school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plan where two groups take turns doing something.
The nurses work on an alternate schedule, switching between day and night shifts.
3. A second plan used when the usual one cannot be followed.
If it rains, the picnic will use an alternate schedule indoors.
4. A repeating pattern that changes back and forth.
The bus runs on an alternate schedule on weekends.