As we get ready to say goodbye to the summer, many of us may already be looking to plan our holidays for next year.
And if you want to make the most of your time then it's definitely worth planning ahead using these simple tips to maximise your annual leave, Wales Online reports.
Getting requests in early could potentially allow sunseekers to enjoy 45 days off by using only 22 days of holiday. Here, Wales Online and online travel agent loveholidays have outlined the days you should be taking off in order to reap the benefits next year.
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Easter Weekend - eight days leave for a 16-day break
Bank holidays fall on both Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10, so eight days of annual leave (April 3-6 and April 11-14) can be converted into 16 days of holiday, weekends are included.
Early May Bank Holiday - four days leave for a nine-day break
The spring bank holiday on Monday, May 1 will earn a full nine days out of the office for just four days’ leave, by using Tuesday, May 2 to Friday, May 5 as holiday.
Late May Bank Holiday - five days leave for a 10 day break
The late spring bank holiday is on Monday, May 29. This means if you take the prior week off (Monday, May 22- Friday, May 26) it is possible to secure 10 days of consecutive holiday for just five of annual leave.
August Bank Holiday - five days leave for a 10-day break
The bank holiday is on Monday, August 28. By taking the prior week off (Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25) it is possible to enjoy 10 consecutive days for just five of your annual leave.
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