PTO Optimizer

Turn 10 days into 24 days off

Strategically schedule your PTO around holidays and weekends to maximize total time off. Tell us how many days you have — we'll tell you exactly when to use them.

✦ US Federal Holidays Built In ✦ 5 Scheduling Strategies ✦ Free, No Account Needed
1
How many PTO days do you have?
Enter your total paid time off days available for the year. If you accrue over time, use your estimated year-end balance.

💡 Don't count weekends — only your actual PTO days. Pre-booked days can be entered in Step 5.

2
Which year are you planning?
Select the calendar year to optimize.
2026
Current year
2027
Plan ahead
3
What's your vacation style?
This shapes how your PTO days are clustered throughout the year.
🌅
Long Weekends
Frequent 3–4 day weekends spread throughout the year
🏃
Mini Breaks
Several 5–6 day escapes spread across the year
⚖️
Balanced Mix
A smart blend of short breaks and longer vacations
Recommended
🏖️
Week-Long Breaks
Focused 7–9 day trips for deeper relaxation
✈️
Extended Vacations
Fewer, longer 10–15 day trips for real adventures
4
Public holidays
US federal holidays are pre-loaded. Toggle off any your company doesn't observe.
5
Pre-booked days Optional
Click any days you've already scheduled as PTO. These are locked in and deducted from your remaining budget.
Pre-booked PTO (click to add)
Weekend
Holiday
Pre-booked: 0 days selected
6
Company days off Optional
Add any extra company-wide closures (additional holidays, office shutdowns, etc.) that don't count against your PTO.
Company day off (click to add)
Company days: 0 days added
7
Your regular days off each week
Select the days you typically have off. Most people work Mon–Fri and have Sat–Sun off.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Selected: Saturday and Sunday

Your Optimized PTO Plan

Your Recommended Breaks

Year at a Glance

Every day of the year color-coded. Green = use your PTO here.

Optimized PTO ← use these days
Pre-booked PTO
Public Holiday
Weekend
Company Day Off

Now track your plan in PTO Planner

You know when to take your days — now add your trips to the calculator to track your exact balance as you use them.

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