You may be just getting back to work after the holidays (complete with a hangover and/or fruitcake coma), but it's never too early to start planning for the year ahead.
For travel enthusiasts, there never seem to be enough vacation days in the year. Thankfully, the U.S. has nearly a dozen public holidays in 2026 — and if you time them right, you can turn four days of paid time off into a trip of up to 10 days.
Here, I'll break down this year's U.S. holidays and show you how to plan your 2026 travels to maximize your paid time off.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
