Leverage Company Paid Holidays for Extended Breaks. Strategically pairing PTO with holidays is a game-changer. In 2025, U.S.

From “quiet vacationing” with remote work flexibility to maximizing long holiday weekends, experts reveal the best ways to hack your PTO this year.

Viral PTO hacks show which days to request off to best maximize your vacation days. Here's the days to request off in 2025 to get the most uninterrupted vacation time.

PTO Request: Friday, Nov. 28; Consecutive Days Off: 4 days (Nov. 27–30) If you have Friday off already, request Wednesday, Nov. 26 for a 5-day weekend (Nov. 26–30).

Unlimited paid time off is starting to gain traction in the U.S., including at some hospitals and health systems. While still relatively rare, 7% of U.S. organizations now offer unlimited PTO, up ...