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New survey reveals most Americans work during vacations
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points It is estimated that 62% of employees do not take their full paid vacation, resulting in $312 billion in unused vacation value each year. employees do not use all of their paid time off.
A recent report highlights that many U.S. employees do not use all of their paid time off. It is estimated that 62% of employees do not take their full paid vacation, resulting in $312 billion in unused vacation value each year.
Further details on this trend are available, including the results of a new survey. This survey sheds more light on the habits of American workers during their vacations.
The survey's findings provide insight into how Americans spend their vacation time, revealing that many continue to work while on vacation. For more information on the survey and its results, readers can refer to the original report.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
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