Which is correct and why? (We will be leaving for Mexico January 1st and will...)

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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  1. We will be leaving for Mexico January 1st and will be returning January 27.

  2. We will be leaving for Mexico January 1st and will return January 27.

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Both are grammatically correct. The first is stylistically so.
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Thx!

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Hi G-correct,
You should have used the preposition “on” just before “January 1st” although both sentences are correct.

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On is OK, but not required. I’ll see you (on) Tuesday.
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