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Christmas 2026: 10 Days Off for 3 or 4
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday — the best possible landing. Here is the exact bridge-day plan for the UK, US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia and more.
MoreDaysOff Team
06-08-2026
Christmas 2026: 10 Days Off for 3 or 4
Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday — the best possible landing. Here is the exact bridge-day plan for the UK, US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia and more.
Australia Public Holidays 2027: Leave Guide
Every national and state public holiday in Australia for 2027, plus the bridge days that turn three or four days of annual leave into nine and ten-day breaks.
UK Bank Holidays 2027: Long Weekend Guide
Every 2027 UK bank holiday for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus the bridge days that turn four days of annual leave into nine days off.
UK Bank Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Every 2026 UK bank holiday across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus the three days of leave that buy a ten-day Christmas break.
Cape Cod Long Weekends 2026: When to Go
The three big US long weekends that suit Cape Cod best in 2026 — Memorial Day, the July 4 250th, and Labour Day — plus how to dodge the bridge traffic and the crowds.
Spain's September Long Weekends 2026: Region-by-Region Guide
September is Spain's quiet long-weekend season. Here's how the Diada, Bien Aparecida and regional feast days line up in 2026 — and the single bridge day that unlocks a five-day break.
Canada Public Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Every 2026 Canadian statutory and provincial holiday, the smartest bridge days, and the September stretch that turns four leave days into a nine-day break.
Italy Public Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Every 2026 Italian public holiday, the smartest ponte bridge days, and how Ferragosto turns a single leave day into a nine-day August escape.
US Public Holidays 2027: Long Weekend Guide
Every 2027 US federal holiday, the smartest bridge days, and the year-end trick that turns four leave days into a ten-day break.
Spain Public Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Every Spanish public holiday in 2026, how to use puentes for long weekends, plus itineraries, destinations, costs, and practical travel tips.
Germany Public Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Every German public holiday in 2026, the best bridge days for four-day weekends, plus itineraries, destinations, costs, and tips for smart trips.
US Public Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Every 2026 US federal holiday, the smartest bridge days, and how to turn America's 250th Independence Day into a four-day getaway.
Bastille Day 2026: 4-Day Long Weekend Guide
Bastille Day falls on a Tuesday in 2026 — bridge one Monday and you get four days off. Here's how to plan it.
France Public Holidays 2026: Long Weekend Guide
Your 2026 guide to France's public holidays, the smartest bridge days, and where to travel on each long weekend — from Paris escapes to hidden coastal gems.
France Public Holidays 2027: Long Weekend Guide
Your 2027 guide to France's public holidays, the smartest bridge days to maximise leave, and where to travel on every long weekend.
France Public Holidays 2028: Long Weekend Guide
Your 2028 guide to France's public holidays, the smartest bridge days to maximise leave, and where to travel on every long weekend.
Labour Day (May 1): Long Weekend Guide
Make the most of Labour Day on May 1. A simple way to turn this public holiday into a longer break and plan a short, meaningful trip.
Australia Long Weekends 2026: Planning Guide
Discover all long weekends in Australia 2026 and learn how to turn public holidays into extended breaks using smart leave planning strategies. Includes dates, efficiency tips, and travel ideas.
Australia 2026: 5 Days Off = 12 Days Total
Turn 5 days of annual leave into a 12-day break in Australia in 2026. A high-efficiency long weekend strategy with travel ideas and planning tips.
Netherlands & Belgium: 5-Day Leave Route
Discover how to plan your leave efficiently by pairing long weekends with a smart 5-day itinerary across the Netherlands and Belgium, combining iconic cities and hidden gems for a balanced break.
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