The year 2026 offers some really interesting opportunities to cleverly combine days off with weekends. All it takes is a little planning to turn a single holiday into a longer, worthwhile holiday — one that will catch your breath and recharge your batteries.
- New Year's rest — the perfect start of the year
New Year's Day falls on Thursday and Epiphany is on Tuesday. To gain a continuous six days off (January 1—6), it is enough to plan a vacation: January 2 (Friday) and January 5 (Monday). This is a chance to enter the new year quietly.
- May Day — short spring reset
In 2026, the calendar does not create a natural long weekend, as May 1 falls on a Friday, May 2 on a Saturday, and May 3 on a Sunday. However, taking a holiday on April 30 (Thursday), you can get four days of rest — ideal for spring recovery.
- Corpus Christi — a classic long weekend
Corpus Christi falls on June 4 (Thursday). A holiday on June 5 (Friday) is enough to gain four days of relaxation.
- November — Autumn Time for Breathing
Independence Day is on 11 November (Wednesday). To create a longer holiday, it is worth planning a holiday on November 9 and 10, which gives you five days off (November 7—11) — ideal for the autumn reset.
Christmas Eve is a day off, and the festive calendar layout favors longer rest without having to take advantage of multiple vacation days.