<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>To address these challenges, automation is recommended to streamline time-off workflows, enforce policies consistently, and reduce errors in payroll and staffing gaps.</li></ul>

Last year’s July 4th surged PTO requests by 326%; how HR can prepare

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