National Plan For Vacation Day is a holiday that’s observed on the last Tuesday in January and encourages everyone around the U.S to start planning their much-anticipated summer vacations. This is a holiday that serves a purpose for both the people who usually take a vacation and for people who never take a vacation.

For some Americans who do regularly vacation, summer is the time to go to a beautiful or culturally significant location and to spend time with friends and family members. On the other hand, too many Americans leave their vacation days unused and this holiday encourages those Americans to take their vacation day when summer rolls around. No matter which side of the fence you stand behind, the message of this holiday is simple: Plan a great vacation for this summer!

Facts About American Vacations

Want to know how many people are taking their vacation days in the U.S. If you do, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve discovered the following statistics that should underline how important it is for more Americans to take their vacation time.

• American workers accumulated over 705 million unused vacation days in 2017.
• In 2016, Americans had over 662 million days of unused vacation days.
• Every year, Americans forfeit approximately 210+ million vacation days.
• Over 50% of American workers have unused vacation time.

Observing National Plan For Vacation Day

Get out your travel planner, hit the Internet, and start researching some of the places you want to go for your vacation. Maybe it’s something as simple as taking a cross-country drive, or maybe it’s some as sensational as a hiking trip across Europe.

It all depends on what you and your family want to do. Before you start planning your holiday, be sure to use the hashtag #NationalPlanForVacationDay to encourage everyone to observe this holiday.