PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

Learn what days to take off to maximize PTO in 2026, plus smart planning strategies to stretch your time off and feel ...

Americans are famously bad at taking time off from work, and are generally known for having the fewest paid vacation days of most industrialized countries, but with some smart planning you can make ...

Unlimited vacation policies can work—if the culture (and policy) recognizes the necessity of time off. Good morning! For years, the prevailing theory amongst workers about “unlimited vacation” is that ...

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In 2026, there are a few federal holidays on the calendar that could allow workers to use their PTO for some extra time off. Christmas Day, the Fourth of July, and Juneteenth are on Fridays this year, ...