Employees have been taking more "quiet vacations" over the past year. A quiet vacation is when someone jets off on a trip but concurrently presents the illusion of being online and working. The trend is likely an indicator of a larger problem with workplace culture, in which employees are afraid of slacking off or being seen as lazy.

What are the numbers behind quiet vacations?

Approximately 41% of employees have taken a quiet vacation in 2025, according to a survey conducted by Resume Builder . Of those who have quiet vacationed, "3% have taken just one quiet vacation, 48% two to three and 28% four to five." Also, "about 11% have taken six to seven secret vacation days and 4% have taken 10 days or more."

The trend began last summer, with many taking summer vacations on the sly.

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