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Turn holidays into longer trips

We line up the public holidays in your country with the weekend and show the fewest days to take off for the longest break, with the cheapest flights from London.

Fares from London
  1. Dec 25 2026

    Christmas Day · St. Stephen's Day

    4 days off without taking leave

    Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec

    1. Fri25Christmas Day
    2. Sat26Weekend
    3. Sun27Weekend
    4. Mon28St. Stephen's Day

    Cheapest in December

    Edinburgh$20 BFS$20 Barcelona$21
  2. Mar 26 2027

    Good Friday

    3 days off without taking leave

    Fri 26 Mar – Sun 28 Mar

    1. Fri26Good Friday
    2. Sat27Weekend
    3. Sun28Weekend

    Cheapest in March

    Edinburgh$34 Stockholm$41 Paris$43
  3. May 1 2027

    Early May Bank Holiday

    3 days off without taking leave

    Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May

    1. Sat1Weekend
    2. Sun2Weekend
    3. Mon3Early May Bank Holiday

    Cheapest in May

    Barcelona$33 Edinburgh$40 Paris$63
  4. May 29 2027

    Spring Bank Holiday

    3 days off without taking leave

    Sat 29 May – Mon 31 May

    1. Sat29Weekend
    2. Sun30Weekend
    3. Mon31Spring Bank Holiday

    Cheapest in May

    Barcelona$33 Edinburgh$40 Paris$63

Nationwide public holidays from the open Nager.Date calendar. Regional holidays and your own work schedule may differ, so check before booking. Fares are the lowest found recently for that month; the partner shows the live price for your dates.

Make the most of every break

1Book early for holiday weekends
Everyone travels on the same days, so fares for public-holiday weekends often rise as they get closer. Set a price alert when you spot a break.
2Fly on the holiday itself
Departing on the first day off, or returning on the last morning, is often cheaper than the evening before.
3Short flights win
With three or four days, pick places under about four hours away so you don't lose a day to travel.
4Ask for leave early
Colleagues want the same bridge days. Request yours as soon as you have a plan.

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01Where do the holiday dates come from?

From Nager.Date, an open calendar of nationwide public holidays for over 100 countries. Regional holidays are not included.

02Why is my country's weekend different?

We use each country's usual weekend days, for example Friday and Saturday in several Middle Eastern countries.

03Are the prices for my exact dates?

They are the lowest fares found recently for that month. Open a destination to see live prices for the exact dates of the break.

04Can I get these by email?

Yes. Subscribe to the deals email and we include your next long weekend with fares from your city.