eSIM|Travel Tips|How to Turn 20 Leave Days into 45 Days Off in the UK for 2025

How to Turn 20 Leave Days into 45 Days Off in the UK for 2025

November 14, 2024

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With some smart planning, you can use your 20 leave days to get a whopping 45 days off in 2025 by aligning your time off with UK bank holidays. Here's how to make the most of your holiday entitlement and enjoy multiple long breaks throughout the year.

The Breakdown:

1. January: New Year’s Day

  • Public holiday: Wednesday, January 1
  • Take leave: January 2-3 (2 leave days)
  • Total time off: 5 days (January 1-5)Kick off the year with a relaxing break by taking just 2 leave days right after New Year’s.

    • 2. April: Easter Weekend

  • Public holidays:
  • Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
  • Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)
  • Take leave: April 14-17 (4 leave days)
  • Total time off: 10 days (April 12-21)A full 10-day break for Easter with just 4 leave days in mid-April.

    • 3. May: Early May Bank Holiday & Spring Bank Holiday

  • Public holidays:
  • Monday, May 5 (Early May Bank Holiday)
  • Monday, May 26 (Spring Bank Holiday)
  • Take leave: May 6-9 (4 leave days)
  • Total time off: 9 days (May 3-11)You can also take leave around the Spring Bank Holiday by adding 4 more leave days from May 27-30, giving you another 9 days off (May 24-June 1) with just 4 leave days.

    • 4. August: Summer Bank Holiday

  • Public holiday: Monday, August 25
  • Take leave: August 26-29 (4 leave days)
  • Total time off: 9 days (August 23-31)Enjoy a long summer break with 9 days off, perfect for a summer getaway.

    • 5. December: Christmas & Boxing Day

  • Public holidays:
  • Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
  • Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day)
  • Take leave: December 22-24, 29-31 (5 leave days)
  • Total time off: 12 days (December 20-January 1)Wrap up the year with a festive break by taking 5 leave days to enjoy 12 days off during Christmas and New Year.

    • Planning an International Trip?

    With all these extended holidays, why not plan a trip abroad? And when you do, make sure you stay connected with KnowRoaming eSIM! Whether you're travelling within the UK or heading overseas, KnowRoaming offers seamless, affordable connectivity with no need for physical SIM cards or expensive roaming charges.

    By using these 20 leave days strategically throughout 2025, you’ll enjoy 45 days off, giving you plenty of time for vacations, relaxation, or even a few mini-breaks!

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