Planning Your 10 Long Weekends in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Who said you can't have it all? If you've learned anything from the "Quiet Quitting" trend, let it be this: Do your job, and live your life. Regardless of your company's vacation policies, now is the time to plan your 10 long weekends in 2024. Don't let those precious days slip away!
Here are the dates you need to know to turn those routine two-day weekends into extended breaks.
Mark Your Calendar for 2024's Federal Holidays
To squeeze the most out of your vacation days, consider booking your time off around these recognized federal holidays. Remember, the earlier you request your PTO, the better your chances of getting approved, and securing lower travel expenses.
- Monday, January 1 (New Year's Day)
- Extend your holiday with:
- Tuesday, January 2 (Take off on Monday)
- Monday, January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Monday, January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Extend your break with:
- Friday, January 12
- Monday, February 19 (President's Day)
- Extend your holiday with:
- Friday, February 16
- Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
- Extend your break with:
- Friday, May 24
- Monday, June 17 (Juneteenth National Independence Day)
- Extend your holiday with:
- Tuesday, June 19
- Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day)
- Extend your break with:
- Wednesday, July 3
- Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
- Extend your holiday with:
- Friday, August 30
- Monday, November 11 (Veteran's Day)
- Extend your break with:
- Friday, November 8
- Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
- Extend your holiday with:
- Tuesday, November 26
- Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Take off the preceding four days, from Monday, December 23, to Friday, December 27
No more wasting your long weekends on miserable holidays. Plan now to make the most of your time off in 2024!
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Enrichment Insights:
- New Year's Day (Jan 1): Take off Jan 2-3 for a 5-day weekend.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 15): Take off Jan 12-13 for a 4-day weekend.
- President's Day (Feb 19): Take off Feb 16-17 for a 4-day weekend.
- Memorial Day (May 27): Take off May 24-25 for a 4-day weekend.
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (Jun 17): Take off Jun 19-20 for a 3-day weekend.
- Independence Day (Jul 4): Take off Jul 3-4 for a 4-day weekend.
- Labor Day (Sep 2): Take off Aug 30-31 for a 4-day weekend.
- Veteran's Day (Nov 11): Take off Nov 8-9 for a 4-day weekend.
- Thanksgiving Day (Nov 28): Take off Nov 25-26 for a 5-day weekend.
- Christmas Day (Dec 25): Take off Dec 23-24 and Dec 26 for a 9-day vacation with only 4 days of PTO.
Balancing your PTO requests with your team's needs, submitting your requests early, and considering weekends for longer breaks can improve your chances of maximizing your long weekends in 2024.
Don't miss out on these opportunities to enjoy extended time off midweek. Plan now and make the most of 2024!
