04/30/2026
🚨 TRAVEL REMINDER: There are **245 days left in 2026** (not counting today) — plenty of time to use your PTO and make memories before the year is over. ✈️🌴🚢
Here are the **best days to take off work to maximize your PTO** if you work a Monday–Friday schedule:
📅 **Memorial Day Weekend**
Take off: **Friday, May 22** or **Tuesday, May 26**
➡️ Turn it into a 4-day getaway
📅 **Independence Day** (July 4 falls on Saturday, observed Friday July 3)
Take off: **Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10**
➡️ Use 5 PTO days for a 10-day vacation with weekends
📅 **Labor Day Weekend**
Take off: **Friday, Sept 4** or **Tuesday, Sept 8**
➡️ Easy 4-day trip
📅 **Thanksgiving Break**
Take off: **Monday, Nov 23, Tuesday, Nov 24, Friday, Nov 27**
➡️ Use 3 PTO days for a 9-day break with weekends
📅 **Christmas / New Year’s Escape**
Take off: **Dec 21–24 + Dec 28–31**
➡️ Epic holiday vacation stretch
Translation: You still have time for a cruise, beach trip, all-inclusive resort, or bucket list getaway. Need help using your PTO wisely? Message me and I’ll help you plan something amazing before 2026 ends. [email protected]