BRITS who plan ahead this Easter can double their annual leave and get six extra days off for free.
While most in the UK get around 25 days of annual leave, savvy staff know the exact dates to book to boost their time away from the office.
The trick is to combine your days of leave with Easter bank holidays and weekendsCredit: bernardbodo
Experts at Blue Lotus Vacations (BLL) have calculated that you could get this Easter by using just four annual days leave.
The trick is to combine your days of leave with Easter bank holidays and weekends, so you can get more consecutive days off work.
In a blog post , staff at BLV said: “If you work in the UK, Easter 2026 brings one of the best opportunities of the year to stretch your annual leave and enjoy a longer holiday without using too many days.
“With a bit of smart planning around the bank holidays, you can turn just four days of leave into a full 10-day break perfect for a short-haul escape, a city break, or even a relaxing spring getaway”
The experts say that to take advantage of the trick this Easter, staff should book off today, tomorrow, Wednesday April 1 and Thursday April 2.
It’s also a trick that can be used at other times of the year.
As previously reported in The Sun, consumer champions Which? calculated that you could get this year with just 25 days of annual leave in 2026.
Or if you have 28 days of leave, you could enjoy a relaxing.
Some companies also have a policy, allowing their staff to work from any location for a few days or weeks a year.
This could allow you to further maximise your holidays, if you don’t mind working for some of your trip.
Savvy staff know the exact dates to book to boost their time away from the officeCredit: boonchai wedmakawand
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