Brits are reluctant to use their full holiday allowance because they are concerned about job security, according to new research.
A poll of 3,000 people, commissioned by Teletext Holidays, found 28% are worried that taking too much time off might make them targets for redundancy.
And 16% do not think they will take all of the holiday days they are entitled to.
Researchers also found 75% think their life is much more stressful than it used to be. More than two-thirds of those blame the effects of the credit crunch.
Teletext Holidays managing director Victoria Sanders said: “The research proves people are finding it increasingly hard to relax at the moment, with many admitting it’s the most stressed they have ever felt.”
“Concern about job security means people are leaving it later than ever to book their holiday.”
A staggering 96% of those surveyed think getting away from it all is important for their health and wellbeing, and almost 90% think going on holiday is the perfect way of reducing work-related stress.