You might want to book these dates off sooner rather than later

It won't be long before 2026 is upon us, and this can often lead to people making plans for the future such as holidays. For many people, annual leave resets on January 1, meaning there's a whole new batch of time off to be "spent".

Whether you use this leave to go away with family, unwind with friends, or simply enjoy some time to yourself is completely up to you. And whatever you decide, a simple trick could turn your standard 28 days of holiday into a whopping 58 days off work in some lovely extended breaks.

It's all down to bank holidays and some strategic planning. Similar tricks have been available in previous years but, sadly for some, it only works for those who don't work weekends, and are given bank holidays off a

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