The best tips: Bridge days 2024: How to turn 24 vacation days into 57
Sounds too good to be true: If you cleverly combine all the holidays and bridge days in the year 2024, which has just begun, you can more than double your vacation: We’ll show you how you can turn 24 vacation days into 57 and which destinations are suitable for this.
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In Germany, vacation entitlement is set by law. Employees are entitled to at least 20 vacation days. However, according to an analysis by Business Insider, Germans have an average of 29 days off per year. That’s not a lot compared to Europe, but not bad compared to the USA, where there is no statutory paid vacation and only ten paid holidays. However, with a clever combination of nationwide public holidays and bridge days, this can become a much longer period.
According to calculations by the booking and travel platform Holidaycheck, which was recently the only one to be awarded a grade of 1.1 in the “Book and Cancel” category by Stiftung Warentest, you can easily get 57 days of vacation. This corresponds to a total time of 8.1 weeks. Here are a few tips for planning your vacation in 2024. If you react quickly, you can still get early bird discounts from many travel providers such as HolidayCheck – and save several hundred euros.
Easter: 4 days vacation for 10 days off – March 29th to April 7th, 2024
When the temperatures finally rise again and the sun sends the first warming rays, the desire for more grows – something our weather doesn’t often offer at this time of year. In the south of Spain, in
AndalusiaHowever, it is already pleasantly warm. At this time of year, Seville attracts visitors with a sea of flowers and countless orange trees exude their wonderful scent. The Seville Cathedral and the Alcázar Palace are other highlights in the capital of Andalusia.
Before the crowds flock to the large Semana Santa processions, we set off on a road trip towards Jerez de la Frontera and the so-called “Pueblos Blancos” – the white villages that are scattered between the hills and mountains of the provinces of Malaga and Cádiz.
Labor Day: 4 days vacation for 9 days off – April 27 to May 5, 2024
The first of May is a good opportunity for an extended short vacation. How about a trip to
Albania? A wonderful opportunity to explore the country in the low season, away from the usual tourist times. The Unesco World Heritage sites of Gjirokastër and Butrint are almost yours alone. And the hospitality of the locals, the Albanian cuisine and the impressive nature along the Adriatic coast make this spring trip a special experience.
Ascension Day: 1 day of vacation for 4 days off – May 9th to May 12th, 2024
Ascension Day has been celebrated as an independent festival since the fourth century, and Father’s Day was added at the beginning of the 20th century. The four days are suitable, for example, for a short trip to
Rigathe charming capital of Latvia.
It impresses with its history, architecture and lively cultural scene and temperatures of up to 18 degrees. As you stroll along the cobblestone streets of the old town, you can marvel at medieval churches, colorful houses, cozy cafés and numerous museums and art galleries. Highlights include the National Museum and the Art Nouveau Museum. The nightlife in Riga also has a lot to offer: from cozy bars to trendy clubs.
Pentecost: 4 days vacation for 9 days off – May 18th to May 26th, 2024
Another Christian festival that extends the holiday. For the week over Pentecost, the experts at HolidayCheck recommend a trip to
Istria. Because the Croatian peninsula is not that crowded at this time of year. The quiet atmosphere can also be enjoyed in the two seaside resorts of Rovinj and Poreč, which are around 40 kilometers apart.
There are both historical sites and secluded bays on the Adriatic coast. Many locals take part in the Pentecost celebrations, which provides new insights into the culture and cuisine of the region.
German Unity Day: 4 vacation days for 9 days off – September 28th to October 6th, 2024
The chance to extend the summer: for the period at the end of September and beginning of October
PugliaSun, warmth and Mediterranean attitude to life.
In the region in the south of Italy it is no longer as hot as in midsummer, but still warm enough for the beaches of the Gargano Peninsula and then to stroll through the streets of places like Ostuni or Alberobello. After a dinner of fresh fish, regional olive oil and homemade pasta, the only thing missing is a “pasticciotto leccese”, a sweet pastry filled with lemon cream.
Christmas and New Year: 7 days vacation for 16 days off – December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Another highlight at the end of the 2024 holiday year: winter vacation in Slovenia! Skiing there is reasonably affordable during this peak holiday season and there are mountains up to 2,864 meters high. In ski areas such as Kranjska Gora and Krvavec, modern lifts and perfectly groomed slopes ensure optimal conditions.
Adventurous people can go on snow hikes and ski tours in the untouched nature of Triglav National Park, and there are many cross-country ski trails and toboggan runs. But snow sports are not the only focus in the state, which is the size of Hesse. Traditional Christmas markets invite you to browse and experience the winter feeling. And on New Year’s Eve, the locals show how much they love partying. Towns and villages transform into vibrant party zones with spectacular fireworks displays.