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Actually, no. Not according to the research. (Which I can't find right now; just in a quick break.)
Essentially, somewhere (?) had the whole region take vacation at the same time, if possible. (Not essential services and obviously vacation businesses, lol). They found much greater benefits when there's a large chunk of the population all off at the same time, and makes everyone happier (even those who have to still work).
They think the reasons are twofold:
Sorry I can't link it, but something like "everyone who can be is off from July 15-August 15" would have big societal benefits.