In 2024, July 4 fell on a Thursday, making July 5 the third most-requested PTO day of the year with a 326% increase in requests compared to average.
Despite many private employers giving July 5 off this year, there may still be spikes in PTO requests as employees aim to extend their long weekend.
Challenges for HR may arise in terms of payroll accuracy and staffing coverage due to unclear PTO policies and employees' tendency to submit requests last minute.
To address these challenges, automation is recommended to streamline time-off workflows, enforce policies consistently, and reduce errors in payroll and staffing gaps.