New Year’s Day means very different things to different people. For some, it’s a reset – the perfect time to get things off on the right foot. For others, it’s a day-long hangover or afternoon in bed.
Whichever way you plan to spend January 1, it’s always a good idea to have a holiday booked in your near future. And luckily, we’re at the point in the year where there’s loads of deals and discounts on offer, ready and waiting for you to take advantage of.
To help you out, we’ve put together all the best travel deals to take advantage of this January. Here’s to more travel in 2026!
Are there Boxing Day or New Year’s flight sales this year?
There are several great flight sales this year, although the best deals seem to be for package holidays. This is a great time to sort your family/lads/girls summer holiday before prices spike and you end up having to pay double what you would’ve liked to for a worse hotel room.
How long do Boxing Day sales last?
Boxing Day sales don’t end when the clock strikes midnight. They generally extend throughout the ‘twixmas’ period (aka December 26-31), and in the world of travel, you’ll find excellent deals to be had well into January.
The best Boxing Day deals in travel
Airlines
British Airways
BA always hosts a big Boxing Day sale, and this year is no different. From December 26 until January 27, the airline is offering money off flights and package holidays, with city breaks starting from just £150 (or €170) per person.
Some highlights include a week in Corfu for £350 (€400) per person, three nights in New York at £1060 (€1210) for two, and a week in Barbados for only £769 (€880) each. That includes flights, accommodation, and baggage. Pretty good, eh?
Easyjet
Easyjet is offering discounts on package holidays, with the biggest savings on offer for two-person trips. Use the code BIGSALE at checkout to get up to £400 (€460) off a 2026 break.
Jet2
If we learned anything in 2025, it’s that nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday, and now the company is offering money off selected flights and package holidays until January 12. Flights are currently 20 percent off, while you can claim £100 off per person on holidays.
TUI
Right now, if you book a return TUI flight which takes off between May 2026 and October 2027, you’ll automatically get £40 off. Plus, the airline is offering 20 percent off extra baggage, and discounts on selected winter package holidays.
Package holidays and experiences
Intrepid
Although the luxury tour provider Intrepid isn’t hosting a Boxing Day sale, it has announced that its New Year sale will ‘[land] soon after’ and that those looking for a great deal should ‘stay tuned’. We’ll update this page when we know more.
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is hosting an end-of-year sale, with extra savings for those looking to visit sunny destinations like Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and Thailand.
Loveholidays
There are thousands of package holidays currently discounted on Loveholidays. The exact amount varies depending on the terms of the trip you want to go on – have a look at what’s on offer on the website now.
Gap360
If you’re one of the many, many recent graduates who has reached a quarter-life crisis which can only be overcome by spending all your money on travelling, you’re not alone. If you want a little bit of help planning where to go, or finding a group to go with, Gap360 is currently offering 18-35s up to 30 percent off trips to popular destinations like Mexico, China, Bali, and more.
Walt Disney World Florida
It’s no secret that a trip to Disney can be bank-breaking, so make sure to time your trip to the Floridian Walt Disney World between July 20 and September 7 next year, when Attraction Tickets is offering 25 percent off entry. Use the code NEWYEAR at checkout to make the most of the discount before February 2.
Hotels
Booking.com
While not a Boxing Day sale per se, Booking.com is offering ‘late escape’ deals for short stays before January 7.
Lastminute.com
Book your 2026 holiday via lastminute.com and enjoy mega savings this winter period. The travel booking website is offering up to £350 (€400) off holidays next year if you book before January 14.
We’ll be updating this page throughout the Christmas and January period – check back for more deals!
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