Christmas & New Year 2026–27 flights
Christmas (Friday 25 December 2026) and New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027) both give you a three-day weekend. Here's where Indians are flying and how to plan.
Christmas & New Year 2026–27 is over for this year. You can still search flights below — dates for the next edition will be added here.
Christmas & New Year: what to know before you fly
The year-end holidays are the busiest travel time of the year in India. Goa stays the top domestic choice, while Bangkok, Phuket, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam lead international searches. Kashmir and Himachal attract travellers looking for snow.
Because both Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Fridays in 2026–27, you can take two long weekends — or use four days of leave (28–31 December) for a ten-day break. That also means the most popular departure days (24–25 December and 31 December) will be the most expensive.
Key dates
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 — weekend 25–27 December |
|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, 31 December 2026 |
| New Year's Day | Friday, 1 January 2027 — weekend 1–3 January |
| Take 4 days of leave (28–31 Dec) | Get 25 December – 3 January off (10 days) |
Dates checked on 11 November 2026. Sources: Drik Panchang — 2027 Indian calendar (New Year 1 Jan 2027, Friday) · Hindustan Times — festive travel 2026 trends. Some dates vary by region and calendar.
Popular flights for Christmas & New Year
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Booking tips for Christmas & New Year travel
- Avoid flying out on 24–25 December and 30–31 December if you can; 21–23 December or a mid-week date can be calmer.
- Book 6–10 weeks ahead for international trips; visas for Singapore, Dubai and Vietnam need time.
- Compare Goa's two airports — Mopa (GOX) for North Goa, Dabolim (GOI) for South Goa.
- Fog in North India can delay early flights in late December — keep buffers for connections.
- Set a fare alert now for your preferred dates.
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Christmas & New Year flights — FAQ
What day is Christmas 2026?
Christmas 2026 is on Friday, 25 December, giving a long weekend from 25 to 27 December.
What day is New Year 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, 1 January, so 1–3 January is a long weekend.
Which destinations are most popular for Indians at year-end?
Goa is the top domestic pick. Internationally, Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket), Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam are among the most searched.
When should I book Christmas–New Year flights?
As early as possible — ideally 6–10 weeks ahead for international trips and 4–8 weeks for domestic ones.