Feeling the post-holiday blues already? 🌧️ Start planning your next big break! With a bit of clever planning, 2026 could be the year you snag a whopping 50 days off work! Here’s how you can maximise those beloved UK bank holidays and strategic annual leave days.
**Easter Escape: 16 Days Off 🐣**
Book off March 30 – April 2, and April 7 – April 10. By cleverly aligning them with Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6), you’ll enjoy a sweet 16-day break from March 28 to April 12.
**May Getaway: 18 Days Off ☀️**
Book May 5 – 8 and May 26 – 29. Start with a nine-day holiday incorporating the bank holiday on May 5. Then snag another nine-day break with just four days off, thanks to the spring bank holiday on May 25.
**Christmas and New Year: 16 Days Off 🎄**
Who doesn’t love an epic festive break? Book off December 21 – 24 and December 29 – 31. With three bank holidays on December 25, 28, and January 1, you’ll swing a 16-day vacation to start 2027 fresh!
**Upcoming Bank Holidays in England and Wales:**
– **April 3:** Good Friday
– **April 6:** Easter Monday
– **May 4:** Early May bank holiday
– **May 25:** Spring bank holiday
– **August 31:** Summer bank holiday
– **December 25:** Christmas Day
– **December 28:** Boxing Day (substitute day)
Plan ahead and make every holiday count. Whether you’re dreaming of sandy beaches or just a cozy staycation, 2026 is yours for the taking with this ultimate leave planner! 🌏✈️
Let the countdown to your next adventure begin! 🚀 Where will you go with all that extra time? Let us know in the comments below!