This is the 3097th most frequent Japanese word.
休み
"休み" means "rest" or "holiday."
In this context, '休みます' is the verb form meaning 'to rest', showing the action of taking a rest during the mentioned time (the weekend).
週末には休みます。
I will rest on the weekend.
In this sentence, '休み' is used as a noun meaning 'day off' or 'holiday', indicating that it is a designated time for rest or personal relaxation.
今日は休みなので、家でゆっくりします。
Today is a day off, so I will relax at home.
Here, '休み' functions as a noun meaning 'time off', referring to a period away from work or obligations for the sake of rest or recovery.