According to an exclusive 2025 survey conducted by the American Medical Association, physicians are increasingly taking more time off—a shift linked to declining burnout rates. Based on responses from nearly 18,000 doctors across 100+ health systems, the data reflects a national uptick in vacation usage compared to previous years. But how much time are they taking?
Source: American Medical Association
20 or More Days Off — 28.9%
This group is growing—up from 23.4% the year before. More physicians are prioritizing extended rest.
16–20 Days Off — 28.5%
A slight increase from 27.6%. These physicians are taking close to a full month off per year.
11–15 Days Off — 21.3%
Down from 24.5%. A sign that many are moving toward longer breaks—or shorter ones.
6–10 Days Off — 11.5%
Fewer physicians are taking this middle-tier amount of vacation, down from 13.7%.
1–5 Days Off — 5.2%
Minimal rest—this number is also trending downward from 5.7%.
No Vacation Days — 4.5%
Still concerning, but a slight improvement from 5% last year.