May Bank Holiday 2027 · In 6 months

Seven ideas for May Bank Holiday, from Kerry

Long weekend: Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 3 days

Make it longer: take Fri 30 Apr or Tue 4 May off: 4 days for 1 leave day.

Stretch it: take Tue 4 to Fri 7 May off (4 leave days) for 9 days off (Sat 1 to Sun 9 May).

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Alicante

2h 30m direct · 6/7 dots

“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”

Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights

224°

2h 35m direct · 6/7 dots

“Golf, grilled fish and a sunburnt man from Mullingar. Grand.”

Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights

320°

2h direct · 4/7 dots

“Skyscrapers, a bank on every corner and apple wine. Underrated, but not for the sun-seekers.”

Sat 1 to Mon 3 May · 2 nights

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Take Tue 4 to Fri 7 May off (4 leave days).

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