How long can you go without a vacation?

One U.K. survey found that you need a day off at least every 62 days to avoid feelings of anxiety, aggression, and physical illness. And while you likely can—and must, due to work—go more than two months without a vacation, it's essential to remember what a respite does for your health.



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Your health could be at risk As the American Psychological Association notes, chronic stress can result in depression, headaches, heart disease, stroke, and more.

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The average American takes about 4.4 vacation days per year, according to a survey conducted by the U.S. Travel Association in 2019. This means that most Americans take one or two short trips each year, usually lasting between three and five days each time.

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American millennials are reported to travel an average of 35 days per year, significantly more than other generations. Meanwhile, the average travel days for other generations in the US are 26 for Gen X, 27 for baby boomers, and 29 for Gen Z.

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Iran has the most statutory annual vacation days in the world (53), with a clear week's worth more than second-placed San Marino (46). As well as a reasonable 26 days of paid leave, Iran has nearly a month of public holidays (27 days), which is more than any other country.

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A positive, well-managed vacation can make you happier and less stressed, and you can return with more energy at work and with more meaning in your life. Positive vacations have a significant effect upon energy and stress. In our study, 94 percent had as much or more energy after coming back after a good trip.

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Downtime is and should be an integral part of any vacation. (For what it's worth, Astley said even a staycation or taking time off and unplugging at home count as downtime.) Work through your guilt by giving yourself permission to not be active, Astley said. It's OK.

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Studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals.

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Whether it's anxiety around planning the logistics to care for kids and pets, fear of being replaceable at work, or concern about a massive workload upon return, all roads lead to unused PTO and a massive uptick in employee burnout. Workers' reluctance to take time off has been an issue for years.

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9 European countries where workers get more than a month of paid vacation
  • France: 30 days of paid vacation per year.
  • United Kingdom: 28 days of paid vacation per year.
  • Austria: 25 days of paid vacation per year.
  • Denmark: 25 days of paid vacation per year.
  • Finland: 25 days of paid vacation per year.


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While traveling more, Gen Z is spending less A 2023 travel study from Student Universe showed that nearly two-thirds of Gen Z travelers search for the cheapest accommodations, flights and more, and nearly half (46 percent) said they rely on financial help from parents to cover the costs of trips.

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You are never too old to travel. You just have to know your limits. Once you have seen a doctor, got your check up, and made some decisions, then there is one more thing you really MUST DO. Take out Travel Insurance.

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“One of the biggest reasons not to take a two-week vacation is returning with a ton of stress because there is too much on your plate,” she says. “Even if you vacation for one full week and the two adjoining weekends, it can be manageable, but two full weeks is just too much and the stress begins to accumulate.

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