As we approach the New Year, many of us will be making plans for 2026 (Image: Fiordaliso via Getty Images)

As we approach the New Year, many of us will be making plans for 2026. If your annual leave resets on January 1, you might already be strategising how to maximise this.

The way you utilise your accrued holidays is entirely up to you. Whether you wish to spend time with family, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy some solitude, a clever trick could transform your standard 28 days of holiday into an impressive 58 days off work in some lengthy stretches.

This all hinges on bank holidays and some strategic planning. Similar tactics have been available in previous years but, unfortunately for some, it only applies to those who don't work weekends, and are given bank holidays

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