How many days did you miss work last year, excluding vacation days and holiday leave?

Since the interviewer asks for the number of days you missed work last year, excluding vacation days, you should avoid saying how many days you missed due to vacation or holiday leave. You only need to mention days you called in sick or took parental leave. If you called in sick, it is best to say that you had a doctor's note or cared for a loved one, which the interviewer can sympathize with.

"I did not miss any days at work in the past year. I am a healthy person and rarely get sick."

"Last year, I missed six weeks of work, which was scheduled parental leave after the birth of my son. Other than my parental leave, I did not miss any other work."