During a typical year, how much of your paid vacation time do you typically use?

During a typical year, how much of your paid vacation time do you typically use? Published on September 9, 2019 → Survey conducted on September 9, 2019 on 23753 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I use all of my vacation time

23%

I use most of my vacation time

15%

I use about half of my vacation time

I use less than half of my vacation time

I don’t use any of my vacation time

Don’t know

N/A - I don’t get paid vacation time/don’t work

41%

I use all of my vacation time

23%

I use most of my vacation time

15%

I use about half of my vacation time

I use less than half of my vacation time

I don’t use any of my vacation time

Don’t know

N/A - I don’t get paid vacation time/don’t work

41%

Share your view and join YouGov so your views are reflected in our research in the future

Thinking about the past week, on how many days have you set aside a minimum of an hour specifically for socialising with other people? This could include a meal with family, meeting up with a friend, or pursuing a hobby in a social setting.

U.S. summer travel 2026: What people planned vs. what actually happened

The next adventure: How working U.S. empty nesters are traveling in 2026

Charitable giving in the U.S.: What motivates donations and what discourages them?

Which fall activities do Americans plan to do?

How U.S. adults support charities: Donations, volunteering and future giving

R-E-S-P-E-C-T? What Americans value in kids and work

Younger adults are more likely than older ones to say it’s acceptable to wear T-shirts and sweatpants to work

Are some toys only for boys or only for girls?

Frequent social media users are more likely to prefer the algorithm to chronological feeds