Turn 15 PTO Days into 55 Days of Travel in 2025

How to Turn 15 Days of PTO Into 55 Days of Travel in 2025

If you think a 9-to-5 means sacrificing travel, think again.

With some strategic planning, your 15 PTO days can transform into 55 days of adventure in 2025. The key? Using long weekends, holidays, and smart scheduling to maximize your time off.

Here’s how to break it down:
• January 18–21: MLK weekend, take 1 PTO day for 4 days off.
• February 14–17: Presidents Day, 1 PTO day for 4 days.
• May 23–26: Memorial Day weekend, 1 PTO day for 4 days.
• June 19–22: Juneteenth weekend, 1 PTO day for 4 days.
• July 3–7: Fourth of July stretch, 1 PTO day for 5 days.
• August 30–September 2: Labor Day weekend, 1 PTO day for 4 days.
• October 11–14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 1 PTO day for 4 days.
• November 8–11: Veterans Day, 1 PTO day for 4 days.
• November 22–30: Thanksgiving, 3 PTO days for 9 days.
• December 23–January 4: Holidays, 4 PTO days for 13 days.

That’s a lot of time to explore new places, road trip through national parks, or simply visit loved ones without feeling rushed.

Pro Tip: Start planning now. Flights and accommodations book up fast around holidays, and the earlier you plan, the more options you’ll have.

2025 is your year to make the most of every PTO day. Where will you go? Let me know—I’d love to hear your travel plans!