What is a deferred vacation?

A deferred vacation is a paid vacation day or days that an employee can carry over from one year to another. This is different from a regular vacation day, which must be taken during the year it is earned. Deferred vacation days can be valuable for employees who want to take a longer vacation than the number of days they are allowed to earn in a given year. They can also be helpful for employees who need to save up their vacation days for a specific event or purpose, such as a family trip or a sabbatical.

Deferred vacation days are often subject to certain restrictions, such as a maximum number of days that can be carried over from one year to another. Some employers may also require employees to take a certain number of vacation days each year, regardless of whether they have any deferred days.

If you have deferred vacation days, it is important to remember to use them before they expire. Some employers may have a policy that forfeited deferred days after a certain period of time, such as one year. If you are unsure about the rules for deferred vacation days at your company, you should check with your human resources department.