The United States is the only advanced economy that does not guarantee its workers any paid vacation or holidays. As a result, 1 in 4 U.S. workers do not receive any paid vacation or paid holidays. The lack of paid vacation and paid holidays in the U.S. is particularly acute for lower-wage and part-time workers, and for employees of small businesses.
The lack of downtime can be linked to poor physical and mental health. Having the extra time off work could also help build stronger family bonds, as it allows for people to spend a little less time at work and more time with their families.