Public holidays in popular travel destinations

It’s almost the end of the year, which means everyone is either planning their next weekend getaway or already forecasting their annual leave for next year. But before you lock in that flight, it’s worth checking if your destination is having a major public holiday. Because while you’re there for a chill break, everyone else might be on holiday too.

To save you from spending your vacation in long queues instead of sightseeing, here’s a quick guide to the major public holidays in popular travel destinations for 2026 – so you can decide whether to join the festivities or plan your trip around them.

Breakdown of major public holidays in popular travel destinations

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