The dreaded January blues have crept up again, with the majority of workers facing the harsh realities of limited holiday allowances and stacks of deadlines to meet. Of course, January blues can feel far less overpowering when you have something to look forward to; so what if we told you that you could take almost double the length of your holidays while sticking to your tight holiday bracket? Sounds appealing, right?
Whether you love your job or despise your job, the feeling of freedom on a day off is felt across all boards. The importance of a healthy work-life balance is being recognized more than ever, and with a whopping 59% of workers claiming that their work has a negative impact on daily life, there’s absolutely no reason to feel guilty for putting your feet up from time to time.
As a fresh new year begins, utilize your holiday time wisely by taking these bank holidays into account. You’ll soon find yourself having up to 5 long holidays – with only 25 days on record!
April 2019 (Easter)
Date of your holiday: 13th – 28th April
When planning these holidays, your April one will be the longest, so why not push the boat out? Double your holiday over the Easter period with a 16-day break. And, it gets better; only 8 days taken off your allowance. Due to there being 2 bank holidays over this period (the 19th and 22nd) and 3 weekends, you’ll be ready to eat your body weight in Easter eggs without anyone at work reminding you about a healthy lifestyle.
Early May 2019
Date of your holiday: 4th – 12th May
You won’t have to worry about settling back into work after your April holiday, as you’ll soon be off again early May! With the help from a bank holiday on the 6th and two weekends, you’ll be enjoying a lovely 9-day holiday with only 4 days taken from your allowance.
Late May 2019
Date of your holiday: 28th – 31st May
Keep your new-found holiday streak strong with another 9-day break. Once again, only 4 days will be taken from your allowance! May has yet another bank holiday on 27th May, so utilize this with another two weekends and you’ll be feeling smug when reflecting on your easiest working month to date.
August 2019
Date of your holiday: 24th August – 1st September
As it’s been a whole 3 months since your last excursion, it’d be rude not to book another. Enjoy another 9-day break using 4 days allowance thanks to a bank holiday sitting on the 26th August. The month of August is prime time for a summer break, so why not put those sunglasses on and chase the sun?
December 2019
Date of your holiday: 21st December – 1st January
Christmas is a time for family and friends, so why not make the most of it? Give yourself a 12-day winter break and only rinse your allowance of 5 days. With bank holidays falling on the 25th, 26th and 1st, you can get merry for as long as you wish this Christmas! You’ll even have time to recover and plan for next years holidays, too.