Christmas Annual Leave 2026

In 2026, Christmas falls on a Friday. This means Boxing Day is on Saturday, making Monday, December 28th a substitute bank holiday. This creates a massive opportunity for a long festive break with very little leave usage.

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)

The 2026 Christmas Hack

By booking the four days before Christmas (December 21, 22, 23, 24), you can enjoy a continuous 10-day break. The break starts on Saturday, December 19th and ends on Monday, December 28th.

Breakdown:

Dec 19-20: Weekend (Off)
Dec 21-24: Annual Leave (4 Days)
Dec 25: Christmas Day (Bank Holiday)
Dec 26-27: Weekend (Off)
Dec 28: Boxing Day Sub (Bank Holiday)