Here's how you can make 18 PTO days into 55 days off: Request PTO for Friday, Jan. 2 Consecutive Days Off: 4 days (Jan. 1-4) ▶ For Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday (Monday, Jan. 19) ...

Americans are famously bad at taking time off from work, and are generally known for having the fewest paid vacation days of ...

Most federal holidays take place on Mondays or Fridays in 2026, creating natural opportunities for long weekends.

The amount of time off workers earn varies by company, but here are some ways to utilize your PTO for extended breaks this ...

If your goal is to travel more in 2026, then knowing how to maximize your holidays and paid time off (PTO) is key. Some jobs ...

For the third time in three years, Gov. Josh Green is giving state employees extra paid time off work during the holiday season. The governor is providing two vacation days for tens of thousands of ...

A new white paper published Thursday by The Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project proposes amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow U.S. workers to earn paid time off to be used for any ...

Paid time off policies reduce turnover for all workers, regardless of how satisfied workers are with their jobs or whether they have access to flexible schedules, according to a joint Florida Atlantic ...

With just over two weeks to go before the general election, US citizens are faced with some big decisions. Aside from choosing which candidate they want to be president, voters need to address the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. It’s difficult to go up against societal norms. When it comes to ...

There are 11 federal holidays in 2026, and if you’re one of the lucky Americans with paid time off, a little strategy can ...