No, it is not a day of the week and I do not believe Jews are confused.Christians and Jews think Sabbath day is a day of the week. LOL
The word "Shabbat" derives from the Hebrew verb shavat (Hebrew: שָׁבַת*). Although frequently translated as "rest" (noun or verb), another accurate translation of these words is "ceasing [from work]", as resting is not necessarily denoted. The related modern Hebrew word shevita (labor strike), has the same implication of active rather than passive abstinence from work. The notion of active cessation from labor is also regarded as more consistent with an omnipotent God's activity on the seventh day of Creation according to Genesis.
Shabbat - Ask.com Encyclopedia
Shabbat is the Hebrew word literally meaning "ceasing" or "stopping".
http://jewsandjoes.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-shabbat-shalom.html
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