This is how to get 24 days off in a row in 2018 by only using 14 days of annual leave

In just a few days, it will be the New Year - and it's time to start thinking about next year's holidays.

You’ll probably be itching for sun, sea and freedom from the depressing first few weeks of January so there's no better time to start planning.

Luckily, we’ve done some annual leave maths and found a clever way for you to get 24 days off in a row next year by only using 14 days of your holiday.

This is due to the way the Bank Holidays fall, with two occurring within a two week period of each other.

So how does it work?

Firstly, there’s a tiny catch - you’ll need a boss that’s happy with you taking 14 days off in a row.

If you can get your manager to agree to a two week holiday, you can make the most of the May 7 and May 28 Bank Holidays by bridging the gap between them with your annual leave.