FERS employees retiring at the right time can take advantage of annual leave payouts, which are calculated based on their current salary. The best dates to retire from federal government in 2025 include those that allow employees to retain and cash out the maximum amount of annual leave. Since unused leave does not count toward retirement benefits, converting it into a lump-sum paymen... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/fers-best-dates-to-retire-2025