Know When to Schedule Your Travels According to This List of 10 EU Holidays

In dire need of a quick getaway within Europe? Long weekends are meant for going out of town or exploring nearby countries to collect memories you’ll keep forever. So pick an EU holiday from this list we’ve compiled to get ahead of the majority of travelers!

Hooray for starting the year with a long weekend as January 1 falls on a Monday! This gives you some time to recover from the wild New Year’s Eve festivities or maybe to reflect and think about the goals you want to achieve for the year.

Let’s hear it for the ladies! March 8 is a public holiday in Germany to show appreciation to the women in your life. Surprise them with an unexpected three-day vacay to South Korea for funsies! It’ll be an exhilarating whirlwind of a trip that’ll go down in your memories.

Attention! Look forward to a long weekend over the Holy Week. Many travel during this time because minimal leaves are required, given that you get March 29 and April 1 off work. Take a trip to Tokyo for five days to explore the city, eat good food, appreciate art and culture, go to a theme park, and more!

This holiday in Europe 2024 falls on a Wednesday, smack dab in the middle of the week, so it’s best to stay in your hometown. But if you’re able to, go ahead and file Thursday and Friday leaves for a five-day long weekend! Travel to nearby countries for an EU summer trip. Our specially curated itineraries are for the adventurers and foodies out there!

May 6 is a UK public holiday this 2024. Many banks and financial businesses are closed for the day, so many take the time to spend it with loved ones at home or go on a weekend getaway.

If you live in Italy, Spain, or Portugal, this one’s for you! June 24th is an EU holiday and because this is a Monday, you know what that means — a long weekend trip! This is another chance to take minimal leaves off of work to easily go a little bit further out there to explore outside Europe. So go to Indonesia to live the island life you’ve been daydreaming about, and check out this four-day Bali itinerary for the ultimate experience!

August 15 in Spain is a public holiday to remember the assumption of Mary. Because this a Thursday, you can file for a leave on Friday to connect your holiday and weekend. Travel to Northern Thailand for five days to see beautiful temples, cultural gems, and bond with the elephants in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai!

Those living in countries like France and Portugal have an EU holiday coming up for them! Jumpstart your weekend early on Friday and enjoy the long weekend for that much-needed rest and relaxation before you head back to work on Monday for that holiday rush.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you’re on a winter wonderland vacation or planning to stay at home, we can all agree that the holidays are best spent with family and loved ones. Indulge in delicious food, exchange thoughtful gifts, and fill your day with nothing but love and laughs.

UK citizens get December 26th off from work, too! These days, people continue to be with family or see friends and other loved ones especially if they weren’t able to see them on Christmas Day. Since those in the UK get the day before and today off, why not file a leave on December 27th to have five days straight to completely immerse yourself in the holiday spirit? You deserve that break from working hard all year.

Of course, EU holidays differ per country so make sure to check if certain dates apply to yours. So make the most out of these days by surrounding yourself with good company and even better experiences. As Hannah Montana once said, “Life is what we make it, so let’s make it rock!”