The best dates to take annual leave in 2022

Chinese New Year actually falls right smack in the middle of the week, on a Tuesday and Wednesday. While it isn’t technically a long weekend, you can convert it to one by simply taking Monday off.

When to take leave: Jan 31, 2022

With Good Friday falling on, well, a Friday, take leave on Thursday or the following Monday to enjoy a sweet four days off.

When to take leave: April 14 or April 18, 2022

Labour Day falls on a Sunday, so the next day (May 2) will usually be a day off-in-lieu. Hari Raya Puasa falls within the same week, on Tuesday.

Take just one day of leave before or after this period and you’ll enjoy five straight days off!

When to take leave: April 29 or May 4, 2022

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This is another public holiday that falls on a Sunday, so expect Monday off. Taking leave on either Friday or Tuesday will give you a four-day weekend.

When to take leave: May 13 or May 17, 2022

You already know the drill at this point. With Hari Raya Haji falling on a Sunday, which means Monday is an off day, you’ll have a three-day weekend. Make it four by planning your leave before or after the weekend.

When to take leave: July 8 or July 12, 2022

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The Festival of Lights falls on a Monday, so make it a four-day weekend with just one day of leave.

When to take leave: Oct 21 or Oct 25, 2022

With Monday (Dec 26) as a day off-in-lieu, you can easily enjoy a five-day break by planning your leave days before or after the Christmas period.

When to take leave: Dec 24 or Dec 27, 2022

This article was first published in AsiaOne.

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