Workers not taking holidays in lockdown

THE average British worker has not taken any leave from work for more than two months – and has shelved nine planned days off because of the lockdown.

A poll of 2,000 workers revealed more than half had “completely written off” 2020 when it came to taking holidays from work.

However, three-quarters said they feared burnout, with the average worker feeling they need a break every

43 days to maintain their mental health.

Two-thirds had cancelled leave due to the holiday destination being unavailable due to lockdown and travel concerns.

But 16 per cent think they have enough free time at home now – due to not having to commute – that it seemed pointless to take leave.

The study also found seven in 10 would be happy enough just taking a few days away from work to unwind and spend at home.

Another 42% have TV programmes or books they’d like to catch up on, and a fifth would spend the time decorating their property.

But 57% said they didn’t feel that annual leave would be a

“holiday” from work unless they actually stay somewhere other than their own home.