Aussie reveals hack to get 59 days off using just 24 days of leave

A man has gone viral for sharing his genius hack to get 59 days off while only using 29 days of annual leave.

With a little extra preparation, Aussies can transform just 24 days of annual leave into 59 days off.

By booking their annual leave in line with public holidays and weekends, many working Australians will be able to score some pretty substantial holidays in the next year.

But one man has cracked the code when it comes to maximising your time off without using as many leave days.

TikToker reveals how to get 59 days off using only 24 days of leave. Picture: TikTok

In a viral video, @michael.rusli explains how strategically placing just 24 days of leave can score you a whopping 59 days off throughout the year.

The Secret Formula

It’s all about leveraging public holidays and weekends to your advantage. Here’s the breakdown:

•January: Book off the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st to enjoy 9 days off, thanks to the public holiday.

•April: Taking 6 days (15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th) around Easter and Anzac Day results in a 16-day break!

•June: Another 9-day holiday awaits by booking off the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 19th around the King’s Birthday long weekend.

•October: Mirror June’s strategy around Labour Day (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th) for another 9-day escape.

•December/January: The ultimate holiday hack! Using 7 days of leave (22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 2nd) around Christmas and New Year’s grants you a luxurious 16-day break.

Naturally, the hack depends on whether your job allows you to take time off on both public holidays and weekends. It’s also best to be quick — many workplaces have limits on how many people can take leave at once.

Some workers were quick to get on board with the hack.

“Genius!” one user wrote.

“I’m so doing this! I’ve already put in my leave requests, “ another adds.

People have responded to the TikTok with a mix of excitement and scepticism. Picture: iStock

However, some rightly pointed some concerns about their work schedules.

“This is great for people with a 9-to-5 job,” one person points out.

Another wrote: “It’s useless for those of us who work shifts or weekends.”

Many commenters are shocked by the revelation “I can’t believe I never thought of this before.”. Picture: iStock

While this hack is undeniably appealing, it might not be for everyone.

•Workplace policies: Before getting carried away, check your company’s leave policies. Not all employers may be open to extended leave, particularly around busy periods. “My company has a strict policy about how much leave we can take at once,” one commenter laments.

•Industry limitations: As many commenters point out, this strategy may not be feasible for everyone. Shift workers, those in essential services, and those in small businesses may face challenges in implementing this hack. “I work in retail,” one user says. “There’s no way I could take that much time off, especially during the holidays.”

•Personal circumstances: Don’t forget to factor in school holidays, peak travel times, and family commitments when planning your time off. “This is great in theory,” one commenter says, “but it doesn’t take into account things like childcare or school holidays.”

Originally published as Aussie reveals hack to get 59 days off using just 24 days of leave