Unlocking 52 Vacation Days in 2024: Here's How

2024 is gearing up to be the year of extended vacations, and you don’t need a treasure trove of paid time off to join the fun. Just take a cue from John Liang, the TikTok sensation behind johnsfinancetips, who’s spilled the beans on how anyone can enjoy at least 54 days off next year.

In one of his latest TikTok videos, Liang playfully approached the “boss” character, announcing, “Hey boss, I just want to let you know I’m taking 52 days of vacation in 2024.” His imaginary boss, Bob, played along, albeit skeptically. Little did “Bob” know that Liang had a clever trick up his sleeve: harnessing the power of federal holidays.

Before we dive in, it’s important to clarify that you won’t be receiving extra days off by following Liang’s advice. Instead, he’s showing you how to make the most of long weekends and holidays that employers typically provide as paid time off. Keep in mind that this strategy primarily benefits those who already enjoy weekends and federal holidays off from work.

Let’s get started with the plan:

• January: Kick off the year by taking January 2nd off, creating a blissful four-day weekend. Then, snag another four-day weekend by requesting January 16th off, the Tuesday following Martin Luther King Day.
• February: Love a long weekend? Mark February 16th on your calendar and enjoy a four-day weekend for President’s Day.
• May: As the weather warms up, plan for a refreshing break. Request May 24th off, the Friday before Memorial Day, and relish in a fantastic four-day weekend.
• June: This is where the magic happens. Block off June 17th, June 18th, June 20th, and June 21st for an incredible nine-day stretch, cleverly spanning Juneteenth celebrations.
• July: With July 4th landing on a Thursday in 2024, seize the opportunity and take Friday, July 5th off for yet another four consecutive days of relaxation.
• September: Extend your summer with a four-day weekend by requesting Tuesday, September 3rd, the day after Labor Day.
• October: Enjoy Indigenous People’s Day with a naturally occurring long weekend; no additional time off required.
• November: Mark November 11th for Veterans Day and relish in a well-deserved three-day weekend. Extend your holiday cheer by requesting November 29th off, the Friday after Thanksgiving, for another four consecutive days off.
• December: Close out the year in style by requesting December 23rd-24th and December 26th-27th off around Christmas. This gives you a glorious nine-day stretch to savor the festive season.

As Liang wisely advises, try to submit your time-off requests early to secure these dreamy vacation days. So, there you have it – with some savvy planning and a sprinkle of creativity, you can turn your 15 vacation days into a whopping 52 in 2024. Start marking your calendar and get ready to make the most of your well-deserved time off!