Just how are you going to enjoy 31 days of off just by taking 8 days of leave? This article from in today’s The Sunday Times got my attention immediately. Since most of us are having a 5 day work week, I decide to share this article with you guys and gals today.

Just take eight days of annual leave, tag them to a few public holidays and you get a series of long weekends that add up to 37 days off work. Even without taking any leave, there are already four long weekends. Singapore Idle, indeed.

It is all thanks to the fluky way public holidays fall next year. Apart from Hari Raya Aidilfitri – a Wednesday – all the days off are close to weekends, so taking an extra day adds up to a four-day break.

The first long weekend is already under way if you have taken tomorrow off, but the next one is not far off.

Chinese New Year falls on Thursday and Friday in February, so by taking an additional three days of leave, you can enjoy a nine-day break.

Click on the image to enlarge (image from The Sunday Times)

With so many long weekends ahead, it is a good time to plan your travel plans early as well. No wonder travel agency are having lots of travel promotions for next year! I practically work only 11 months next year if all my leave are approved. Isn’t that great?