How to hack your calendar for more vacation by ‘PTO-maxxing’

A new analysis maps out the smartest ways workers can use federal holidays to maximize their limited paid time off.

Paid time off is precious. The average private-sector worker in the U.S. who has been at their job for at least a year is given 11 days of paid leave annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many experience difficulty unplugging from work when they use the time they do have. But a new report might help employees make the most of their PTO, even if it’s not a whole lot.