Americans Spend Vacation Time Sleeping: Why Employees Don't Take Time Off

Americans Use Vacation for Sleep and Recovery from Exhaustion

A significant portion of Americans uses their paid leave not for a full vacation or travel, but simply to sleep and recover from exhaustion. This is reported by

“Hlavkom”

referencing Newsweek.

According to a new report based on a survey of over 1200 citizens conducted by Amerisleep.com: 37% of Americans stated that in the past year they took time off exclusively for rest and sleep. One in three employees does not spend their vacation on leisure as they must use that time for recovery from exhaustion. The highest rate of vacation use for sleep is observed among younger generations and individuals with high incomes.

• Millennials 43%
• Generation X (Gen X) 34%
• Generation Z (Gen Z) 33%
• Baby Boomers 20%

Expert Conclusions and Future Predictions

Interestingly, employees with higher incomes (over $100k per year) were 26% more likely to use paid leave for sleep than those earning less. On average, Americans spent two to three days of vacation to give themselves the necessary rest.

Experts termed this type of vacation as a “staycation” and noted that in the future, likely more people will choose this type of rest.

Despite updated vacation policies in some companies, Americans may use this time less for active recreation due to the higher cost of living. At the same time, general exhaustion plays a significant role, causing employees to take time off for rest at home instead of scheduled trips.

Kevin Thompson, CEO of 9i Capital Group, believes: “People often seek an unattainable balance between work and personal life, and many Americans use their free time only to catch up on missed rest. Considering the needs of children, large families, and everyday social obligations, it is logical that many are looking for ways to relax and recharge at home.”

Summary: The demand for vacation among Americans is often used for recuperating and sleeping, rather than active recreation or travel. This is often prompted by work exhaustion, which is relevant among both younger generations and high-income individuals. Experts believe that in the future, more people will choose “staycation” at home due to updated vacation policies and the high cost of living.