As we head toward the end of the year, many people will be thinking ahead to 2026.

Countless employees up and down the country will see their allotted annual leave refresh on January 1, bringing with it a number of possibilities. Some use time off for family holidays, relaxing with friends, or simply to have some alone time.

However you use your leave is entirely your choice, and a simple trick could turn your standard 28 days of holiday into a whopping 58 days off work in lovely long stretches.

The secret lies in bank holidays and strategic planning. Similar tactics have been used in previous years but, sadly for some, it only applies to those who don't work weekends, and are given bank holidays off as standard, or do not have to take them as a holiday.

To start, book Friday, January

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