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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

    3 days off without taking leave

    Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec

    1. Fri25Christmas Day
    2. Sat26Weekend
    3. Sun27Weekend

    Cheapest in December

    Milan$20 Edinburgh$20 BFS$20
  2. Jan 1 2027

    New Year's Day

    3 days off without taking leave

    Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan

    1. Fri1New Year's Day
    2. Sat2Weekend
    3. Sun3Weekend

    Cheapest in January

    Milan$22 Paris$23 Edinburgh$24
  3. Feb 6 2027

    Lunar New Year

    4 days off without taking leave

    Sat 6 Feb – Tue 9 Feb

    1. Sat6Lunar New Year
    2. Sun7Weekend
    3. Mon8Lunar New Year
    4. Tue9Lunar New Year

    Or stretch it: take 3 days off, get 9 days away (Sat 6 Feb – Sun 14 Feb)

    Cheapest in February

    Milan$24 Bilbao$31 Madrid$33
  4. Feb 27 2027

    Independence Movement Day

    3 days off without taking leave

    Sat 27 Feb – Mon 1 Mar

    1. Sat27Weekend
    2. Sun28Weekend
    3. Mon1Independence Movement Day

    Cheapest in February

    Milan$24 Bilbao$31 Madrid$33
  5. May 1 2027

    Labour Day

    3 days off without taking leave

    Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May

    1. Sat1Weekend
    2. Sun2Weekend
    3. Mon3Labour Day

    Or stretch it: take 3 days off, get 9 days away (Sat 1 May – Sun 9 May)

    Cheapest in May

    Barcelona$33 Edinburgh$40 Paris$60
  6. May 13 2027

    Buddha's Birthday

    Take 1 day off, get 4 days away

    Thu 13 May – Sun 16 May

    1. Thu13Buddha's Birthday
    2. Fri14Take this day off
    3. Sat15Weekend
    4. Sun16Weekend

    Cheapest in May

    Barcelona$33 Edinburgh$40 Paris$60
  7. Jul 17 2027

    Constitution Day

    3 days off without taking leave

    Sat 17 Jul – Mon 19 Jul

    1. Sat17Weekend
    2. Sun18Weekend
    3. Mon19Constitution Day

    Cheapest in July

    Edinburgh$54 Barcelona$62 Paris$66

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.