And the CEO of the game already knows your employees are going to call in sick.

GTA VI launches on 19 November 2026. A Wednesday. During working hours. And Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has no doubts about what will happen that day: 'A lot of people are going to say they are sick on November 19th.'

For employees: how to secure your leave early

• Request 19 November as annual leave now - before your colleagues do.
• If you have a flexible hours arrangement, use it for a late start or early finish.
• Check your collective agreement - some allow leave to be taken in half-days.

For managers: what is coming on 19 November

You already know. Plan cover in advance. Consider flexibility policies (early finish, remote work) that reduce the sick day temptation.

A time tracking system with holiday management lets you see who has already requested leave for that day, identify conflicts and manage cover without chaos.

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