How to sign “Vacation” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Vacation” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Relax both hands into open 5 handshapes, fingers together and slightly loose, with the thumbs ready.
- Hold both hands at chest height with the thumbs aimed at your upper chest.
- Poke your upper chest twice with both thumb tips, moving the hands forward and back with each poke.
- Angle both palms inward toward your body so the thumbs can reach the chest squarely.
- Keep your face relaxed and easy, matching the carefree time-off feeling.
Practice tip
One poke usually means time off or spring break, two pokes a holiday; an R-handshape version of this sign means retired.
Fingerspell “Vacation”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.