Many of us find it challenging to take enough time off to do everything we desire, but a viral TikTok trend has unveiled a smart way to maximise your annual leave. With some strategic planning, you can stretch your annual leave further for 2025.
In the UK, nearly all workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday each year. While this might seem generous, it can quickly be consumed by school holidays, beach getaways, and well-earned days off.
Just in time for the New Year booking rush, holiday experts at Parkdean Resorts have revealed the exact dates you need to book to help you make the most of your annual leave. Make a note of them in your diary now.
With a bit of clever planning, getting more days off is simple. Here’s how to do it:
Maximise your annual leave – dates to book
Employees can double their days off in April, thanks to the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays. If you book off Monday, April 14 to Thursday, April 17 2025, as well as Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25 2025, you can enjoy a whopping 16 consecutive days off work for just eight days of annual leave, reports Bristol Live.
Take advantage of May’s Bank Holidays. May offers several opportunities for extended breaks, thanks to multiple bank holidays.
By booking four days off between Tuesday, May 6 to Friday, May 9 or Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30, employees can enjoy nine consecutive days off. For those seeking an even longer holiday, booking all eight days off will extend the break to 16 days in total.
Make the most of your summer with an August break. August is an ideal time for a summer holiday, and employees can extend their time off by taking just four days of annual leave.
By scheduling leave from Tuesday, August 26 to Friday, August 29, you can enjoy nine consecutive days off – perfect for basking in the sunshine without exhausting too many leave days. .
To maximise your Christmas break next year, consider booking just six days off between Monday, December 22 to Wednesday, December 24 and Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31. This will provide workers with a festive 13 consecutive days off.
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