Overview
- Booking December 22–24 and December 29–31 turns six days of annual leave into 13 consecutive days off from Saturday, December 20, to Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Workers with fewer days left can book December 22–24 for nine days off from December 20–28, or choose December 29–31 for seven days off from December 25–January 1.
- Those who also book Friday, January 2, 2026, using next year’s allowance can extend the break to 16 consecutive days through Sunday, January 4.
- Outlets are also sharing full‑year tactics for 2026, with travel firms calculating that smart scheduling could yield up to about 59–63 days off using roughly 27–28 leave days.
- All plans rely on employer approval and individual leave policies, with many guides noting the commonly cited minimum of 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.