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Poll · Updated 28 Oct 2026

Will you skip work for GTA 6?

Short answer: Surveys suggest millions of people will take time off for GTA 6 on November 19. A Uswitch study of UK workers found 17% plan a paid day off and 9% might fake a sick day. US estimates say about 1.5 million workers could be off, costing around $1 billion. Vote in our poll below.

By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published 29 Oct 2026 · Updated 29 Oct 2026

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Vote: are you taking time off?
What the surveys say
Why GTA 6 is different
Sources
What to read next

Vote: are you taking time off?

GTA 6 unlocks at midnight on Thursday, November 19, 2026, a working day in most countries. Tell us your plan and see what other readers chose.

Poll: Will you take time off for GTA 6?

GTA 6 launches Thursday, November 19, 2026. One vote per person.

Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets

Who said it: Uswitch, One Day Agency (YouGov), Circana and workforce data. Sources: Push Square, IBTimes UK, RockstarINTEL, iTechPost, GamesRadar+. Our view: These are surveys and estimates, not official numbers. Our own poll is live reader votes. Checked: 28 Oct 2026.

What the surveys say

Update (28 Oct 2026): Reported US TV station ABC10 also reports that GTA 6 launch day could leave some workplaces short-staffed.

Survey	Finding
Uswitch (1,000 UK workers)	17% plan a paid day off, 14% unpaid leave, 9% might call in sick without being ill. Estimate: about 2.56 million UK workers absent
Uswitch	21% expect to be tired the next day, 16% expect lower productivity
One Day Agency / YouGov (1,000 UK adults)	7% will book the day off, 4% several days, 6% will swap shifts; 15% might call in sick if leave is refused, but only 2% plan to
US estimates	About 1.5 million workers taking the day off, around $1 billion in lost output
Workforce data	A reported 17% jump in time-off requests for November 19
Circana (US gamers)	29% plan to buy GTA 6, nearly 1 in 3, a record for any game

Why GTA 6 is different

GTA 5 came out in 2013, so many fans have waited more than 12 years. Big game launches have caused “sick day” spikes before, but surveys have never shown numbers like this for one game. See our exact unlock time by country and the download time calculator to plan your day.

Sources

Last checked: 28 Oct 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people will take a day off for GTA 6?

Surveys estimate about 2.56 million UK workers and about 1.5 million US workers could be off on launch day.

What day of the week does GTA 6 come out?

Thursday, November 19, 2026.

How many gamers plan to buy GTA 6?

Circana says 29% of US gamers, nearly 1 in 3, plan to buy it.