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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
How to DOUBLE your days off in 2026 with only 27 days annual leave
Find out the exact dates you need to book to get more days off HOLI-YAY How to DOUBLE your days off in 2026 with only 27 days annual leave Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WORKERS can get double their annual leave days off next year if they're savvy with when they book. It doesn't take much to maximise your annual leave allowance - you just need to know the exact dates to take off. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Getting smart with your annual leave booking could help you get more days off in a row Credit: Shutterstock Travel experts at have worked out what you need to do to get a huge 59 days off work in 2026 - using just 27 days of annual leave. Most employees who work a five-day week are entitled to at least 28 days' paid annual leave per year. If you receive less it might be because your employer includes bank holidays in your 28-day entitlement. The key to getting longer breaks is to use the bank holidays carefully. More on holidays PARK UP The 7 cheapest caravan sites for a week's family holiday Ideally you should submit your leave requests quickly to make sure they get approved. Remember, your employer isn't obligated to give you specific days off - but it's worth seeing what you can get. Here's what you should do... Easter Weekend You can get a substantial 16-day break if you use Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on April 6. These are the days to book off: Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Wednesday, April 1 Thursday, April 2 Tuesday, April 7 Wednesday, April 8 Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10. Five stunning, little-known holiday destinations You'll need eight days of annual leave for this but in total you'll have 16 days off. You would be off between Saturday March 28 and Sunday April 12. Early May Bank Holiday You can land yourself a nine-day break by using the Early May Bank Holiday. You'll need to book off: Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday, May 8 That means you'll only need to use four days of annual leave to be off from Saturday, May 2 until Sunday, May 10. Spring Bank Holiday You can use the same tactic for the second bank holiday in May - meaning you'll get 18 days off in one month. You would book off: Tuesday, May 26 Wednesday, May 27 Thursday, May 28 Friday, May 29 Again you'll just need four days off and it will take you from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31. Summer Bank Holiday If you're wanting to catch the last of the summer weather, you can book off the first week of September after the late August bank holiday (Monday, August 31). You should book off: Tuesday, September 1 Wednesday, September 2 Thursday, September 3 Friday, September 4 Booking off these four days will get you nine days off in a row. You'll have Saturday, August 29 until Sunday, September 6 off. Christmas holidays Booking around Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day could get you 16 days off work in a row. These are the days you should take off: Monday, December 21 Tuesday, December 22 Wednesday, December 23 Thursday, December 24 Tuesday, December 29 Wednesday, December 30 Thursday, December 31 This uses seven days of annual leave but you'll be off all the way from Saturday, December 19 until Sunday, January 3 2027.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- New York Post
Book affordable last-minute Memorial Day travel at this exact date and time, experts reveal
Memorial Day weekend is coming up quick, and though it's set to break a holiday travel record, it's not too late to book an affordable trip. Ticket experts at have discovered the best day and time to book a last-minute Memorial Day weekend vacation — and they've got it down to the exact hour. 3 It's not too late to book Memorial Day travel. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images After analyzing pricing data and industry travel trends, they found that the best time to book a getaway is either this Sunday, May 18, specifically at around 6 a.m. Sunday is the most cost-effective day of the week to book your trip since airlines tend to drop new and discounted fares and adjust their inventory over the weekend. 3 Experts found that the best time to book a getaway is either this Sunday, May 18 at around 6 a.m. Prostock-studio – 'It's a common misconception that booking earlier always guarantees the best prices,' Oliver Brendon, CEO of said in a statement. 'The reality is that airlines regularly adjust their fares based on demand, and savvy travelers can benefit from these fluctuations even just a week ahead of departure.' 3 Sunday is the most cost-effective day of the week to book your noted that people going on holiday should avoid booking on Fridays, which is when fares tend to increase due to demand. Booking on a Sunday can save globetrotters up to 23% compared to booking on a Friday, they said. They also said that they have noticed 'consistent trends' that booking a flight in the early morning has been the best time to get a low fare. Around 6 a.m. is often when fresh fares are dropped and airlines adjust pricing algorithms before the search traffic for the day takes off. 'If you're still looking to book a Memorial Day trip, we recommend getting online early on the morning of Sunday 18th May, or Sunday 25th May if you're feeling particularly risky,' the experts revealed. 'These dates fall just a week before the long weekend, giving families just enough time to prepare while still capitalizing on some of the best available pricing.'
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Book bank holiday trip at this exact time for best deals, says expert
A travel expert has shared the exact date and time Brits should book their last-minute bank holiday getaways If you're thinking about a bank holiday getaway but haven't secured your plans, there's still hope. Contrary to popular belief, an expert says it's not too late to snag a bargain for the upcoming long weekend. Oliver Brendon, CEO of told the Mirror: "It's a common misconception that booking earlier always guarantees the best prices. The reality is that airlines regularly adjust their fares based on demand, and savvy travellers can benefit from these fluctuations even just a week ahead of departure. "This means there's still time to save on last-minute travel this May bank holiday, especially if you know when to book." Brendon's team delved into pricing data and travel industry trends to pinpoint the precise date and time Brits should book their last-minute getaways for the best possible price - and it's right around the corner. The experts recommend booking on Sundays, meaning holidaymakers should check deals on May 18 or May 25, for last-minute trips. On the other hand, they advise avoiding Fridays, when prices tend to spike due to increased demand and business travel. As for when to book, early risers seem to have the advantage. The experts said the best time to book is around 6am. Brendon said: "Our analysis of historical pricing patterns, alongside industry travel reports, shows that Sunday remains the most cost-effective day of the week to book trips. "Airlines typically release discounted fares and adjust inventory over the weekend, and we know from travel data that booking on a Sunday can save travellers up to 23% compared to booking on a Friday. "We've also seen consistent trends that early morning is the best time to snap up low fares. Flights booked around 6:00 a.m. tend to be significantly cheaper than those booked later in the day. This is often when airlines drop fresh fares and adjust pricing algorithms before the day's search traffic begins." Elsewhere, website shares advice for people looking for cheap flights. The team's travel experts said: "With flight prices changing all the time, pinning down the best day and time to book flights isn't always straightforward. There's no single day of the week that will always be lower cost than the others, because demand for tickets rises and falls throughout the year." However, they do recommend setting up price alerts, flying at unsociable hours and booking flights and accommodation on one website for the best savings. They also pointed out you could save by scheduling trips during your destination's low season. They explained: "If you're flying to a beachy destination with a changeable climate, such as a coastal town in Spain, Italy, or Greece, you'll find that airfares normally rocket during the summer months when scorching beach-friendly weather is (almost) guaranteed. "On the other hand, if you're travelling to Orlando, a destination most famous for its theme parks, you can expect the cost of plane tickets to increase massively around school summer holidays. "And how about those historic European cities like Berlin, Prague, and Vienna, known for hosting picture-perfect festive markets? It can actually be cheaper to fly there in the summer than December."
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Expert says book bank holiday trip at this time for best deals
Holidaymakers keen to make the most of the bank holiday weekend have been advised they could save money with a strategic booking If you're dreaming of a bank holiday vacation but have yet to book a trip, you could be in luck. While people keen to make the most of the long weekend might think they've left it too late to find any deals, an expert says otherwise. Oliver Brendon, CEO of explained: "It's a common misconception that booking earlier always guarantees the best prices. The reality is that airlines regularly adjust their fares based on demand, and savvy travellers can benefit from these fluctuations even just a week ahead of departure. "This means there's still time to save on last-minute travel this May bank holiday, especially if you know when to book." Brendon's team analysed pricing data and industry travel trends to find the exact date and time Brits should book their last-minute getaways for the best possible price - and it's just a few days away. The experts suggested the best days to book are Sundays, meaning holidaymakers should check deals on May 18 or May 25, for last-minute trips. On the other hand, they recommended avoiding Fridays, when prices tend to spike due to increased demand and business travel. As for the time, it sounds like the early bird catches the worm. The experts said the best time to book is around 6am. Brendon said: "Our analysis of historical pricing patterns, alongside industry travel reports, shows that Sunday remains the most cost-effective day of the week to book trips. "Airlines typically release discounted fares and adjust inventory over the weekend, and we know from travel data that booking on a Sunday can save travellers up to 23% compared to booking on a Friday. "We've also seen consistent trends that early morning is the best time to snap up low fares. Flights booked around 6:00 a.m. tend to be significantly cheaper than those booked later in the day. This is often when airlines drop fresh fares and adjust pricing algorithms before the day's search traffic begins." website also offers advice for people looking for affordable flights. The team's travel experts recommend setting up price alerts, flying at unsociable hours, booking flights and accommodation on one website, and scheduling trips during your destination's low season to help save money. The experts said: "If you're flying to a beachy destination with a changeable climate, such as a coastal town in Spain, Italy, or Greece, you'll find that airfares normally rocket during the summer months when scorching beach-friendly weather is (almost) guaranteed. "On the other hand, if you're travelling to Orlando, a destination most famous for its theme parks, you can expect the cost of plane tickets to increase massively around school summer holidays. "And how about those historic European cities like Berlin, Prague, and Vienna, known for hosting picture-perfect festive markets? It can actually be cheaper to fly there in the summer than December."
Daily Record
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scottish city named 'surprising Jedi hotspot' ahead of Star Wars Day
Only one city in Scotland is among the top 10 in the UK. Scotland's "hotspot for Jedis" has been revealed. The Scottish city was named as a "surprising" centre for Star Wars fans. May 4 marks Star Wars Day, which is a commemorative day observed each year celebrating the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. Originating from the classic line 'May the force be with you', Star Wars Day will take place on Sunday. Ahead of the sci-fi holiday, new research from Disney experts at has named the UK cities that are estimated to have the most 'Jedis' in 2025. In the fictional Star Wars universe, a Jedi is a member of a mystical knightly order—and is used to refer to fans of the franchise. The experts have seen a 300 per cent spike in searches for 'Jediism' in the UK over the past month. As a result, the team investigated where this renewed interest is coming from across Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Topping the list for Scotland as the biggest Star Wars hotspot is Dunfermline. Scotland's newest city also placed third on the UK-wide list. According to the experts, 0.02 per cent of Dunfermline's population identity as a Jedi. Although the number may seem small, states that it "reflects a measurable level of sustained interest". While not appearing in the UK-wide top 10, Aberdeen follows behind as the Scottish city with the second-highest number of Jedis. The results reveal that approximately 0.004 per cent of the Granite City have expressed interest in Jediism. Edinburgh and Glasgow follow behind in third and fourth place for Scotland respectively. Just under 0.002 per cent of Edinburgh's population were found to be Jedi enthusiasts, while the figure is around 0.0015 per cent for Glasgow. Elsewhere, Truro ranks highest in England and the UK. With 0.05 per cent, this reflects a notably larger share of residents showing an interest in Jediism compared to other UK cities. Meanwhile, Swansea leads in Wales. An estimated 0.004 per cent of the city's population have expressed interest in Jediism according to the experts. On the other hand, Northern Ireland recorded no significant activity relating to Jediism. Based on recent search data, nowhere in Northern Ireland appears on the list of the top Jedi hotspots. Marketing Director at Chris Bradshaw commented: "While the population percentages may appear small, they reflect a measurable level of sustained interest, particularly during a time when Star Wars continues to expand its cultural and cinematic reach through streaming platforms like Disney+, and specifically around key cultural moments for fans like Star Wars Day. "From a pop culture perspective, the influence of the Star Wars franchise remains incredibly strong, and we can also see this through the growing popularity of the Star Wars rides at Disney parks, such as Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris. It seems that the franchise is as popular as ever." To put together their list, the experts analysed search volume data for the term 'Jediism' across more than 70 major UK cities. This was compared against the most recent population figures for each city in order to calculate the estimated percentage of residents expressing interest in the Jedi belief system ahead of Star Wars Day. Truro, England Durham, England Dunfermline, Scotland Chester, England Bath, England Lincoln, England Salford, England Gloucester, England Southend-on-Sea, England Peterborough, England
