Working hours and strategy for May 2025

In May 2025, a total of 21 working days (168 working hours) throughout the month, based on an 8-hour working day and taking into account weekends and public holidays. In May there are 2 public holidays which give the opportunity for two long weekends. Thursday, May 1st and Thursday, May 29th, Ascension Day.

Distribution of working days per week:

• Week 18: 4 working days (32 hours) (May 1 is a red day)
• Week 19: 5 working days (40 hours)
• Week 20: 5 working days (40 hours)
• Week 21: 4 working days (32 hours) (Ascension Day is a red day)
• Week 22: 3 business days (24 hours)

Red days and weekends in May 2025:

Proposal 1: Take the day off between May Day and the weekend.

• Week 18: Take May 2 (Friday) off.
  • Effect: You get a long weekend to enjoy.

Proposal 2: Take the day off between Ascension Day and Saturday.

• Week 22: Take May 30 (Friday) off.
  • Effect: You get a long weekend to enjoy.

Summary:

To create longer periods of time off in May 2025, you can use vacation days on the squeeze days. Suggestion 1 is to take May 2 (Friday) off during week 18, which gives you a long weekend from Friday to Sunday to enjoy. Suggestion 2 is to take May 30 (Friday) off during week 22, which gives you a long weekend from Friday to Sunday, perfect for relaxing and recuperating.