Efficiency Rankings
The Best Days to Book Off 2026-2027
We've ranked the best upcoming windows based on our "Efficiency Score"—the ratio of total days off to annual leave used.
1
High Efficiency
Christmas Maximizer
Enjoy a 10-day festive break by booking just 4 days of leave.
Total Off
10 Days
Leave Used
4 Days
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-28
Includes Holidays
Christmas DayBoxing Day (substitute day)
2
High Efficiency
Easter Extender
Book 4 days, get 10 days off around Easter 2027.
Total Off
10 Days
Leave Used
4 Days
2027-03-20 → 2027-03-29
Includes Holidays
Good FridayEaster Monday
3
High Efficiency
Early May Break
A 9-day spring break for just 4 days of annual leave.
Total Off
9 Days
Leave Used
4 Days
2027-05-01 → 2027-05-09
Includes Holidays
Early May bank holiday
4
High Efficiency
Spring Bank Escape
Maximize the late May bank holiday for a 9-day break.
Total Off
9 Days
Leave Used
4 Days
2027-05-29 → 2027-06-06
Includes Holidays
Spring bank holiday
5
High Efficiency
August Summer Escape
Turn the August bank holiday into a 9-day summer break.
Total Off
9 Days
Leave Used
4 Days
2027-08-28 → 2027-09-05
Includes Holidays
Summer bank holiday
6
High Efficiency
Christmas Maximizer
Incredible efficiency: 10 days off for just 3 days of leave.
Total Off
10 Days
Leave Used
3 Days
2027-12-25 → 2028-01-03
Includes Holidays
Christmas Day (substitute day)Boxing Day (substitute day)New Year's Day (substitute day)