With a little creativity, savvy travelers can stretch 11 federal holidays into extra days out of the office. With the extra time away, below are some can’t miss getaway suggestions for 2026.
Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 16 (Take Feb. 13 for a four-day weekend)
- Red Cliffs Lodge Moab (Moab, Utah): National Park entry is free on Feb. 16 and adventurers can access two iconic parks in Moab’s backyard – Arches and Canyonlands. With fewer crowds and mild winter weather, Presidents’ Day Weekend is the perfect time to visit the desert. Stay at the newly renovated Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, perched on the banks of the Colorado River and tucked within Moab’s stunning red rock mesas.
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25 (Take May 22 for a four-day weekend)
- Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek (Denver): Celebrate the official start of rooftop season at one of Denver’s buzziest rooftop pools atop Halcyon. Spend a weekend relaxing poolside during the day with a cabana rental, and kick back in the evenings with a cocktail and wood-fired fare at the adjacent rooftop bar and restaurant, Rare Bird.
- Dana Point, California: A pristine beach locale along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point is the ideal Memorial Day weekend destination for its sunny weather in the mid-70s, blooming flowers and easy access to John Wayne Airport. Dana Point, known as America’s first Whale Heritage Site and the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World, is a prime destination to visit in May for awe-inspiring sightings of Blue whales, Fin whales and Humpback whales.
Juneteenth: Friday, June 19 (Take June 22 for a four-day weekend)
- The Ramble Hotel (Denver): Considered the “Harlem of the West,” Denver’s Five Points neighborhood is at the epicenter of the city’s Juneteenth celebrations and a perfect destination for a city escape. The Juneteenth Parade (Denver’s longest running), breweries, galleries, boutiques and award-winning dining are some of the many activities visitors can look forward to. The Ramble Hotel places guests in the heart of it all, with stylish accommodations, an unbeatable walkability score and a renowned lobby bar, Death & Co.
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4 (Take July 3 or 7 for a three-day weekend)
- Town of Frisco, Colorado: Only 90 minutes west of Denver, the Town of Frisco – also known as the Main Street of the Rockies – welcomes Independence Day travelers with small-town charm and outdoor adventure. On July 4, Frisco will host its annual Fabulous 4th of July celebration, featuring a slew of classic Americana-inspired activities. Alongside the lively Frisco Bay Marina, the Dillon Reservoir offers five square miles of fresh water to enjoy sailing, kayaking, fishing and stand-up paddle boarding.
- Hotel Maverick (Grand Junction, Colo.): In honor of Colorado’s 150th Anniversary/America’s 250th Anniversary, Grand Junction is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate by exploring Colorado’s Nature Trifecta: Colorado National Monument – known as the mini Grand Canyon – the Grand Mesa, home to more than 300 alpine lakes, and Rattlesnake Arches, boasting the second-most natural arches in the world. Stay at Hotel Maverick, the city’s first boutique hotel, and enjoy stunning views and regional cuisine at Devil’s Kitchen.
Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7 (Take Sept. 4 for a four-day weekend)
- Snowmass, Colorado: A vibrant Rocky Mountain destination with 95% hike-in/bike-in, hike-out/bike-out lodging and stunning vistas, Labor Day visitors to Snowmass experience outdoor adventure like no other – from an extensive trail network to The Lost Forest, home to the Alpine Breathtaker Coaster which winds through more than a mile of forest at nearly 30 mph. Closing out the summer is the annual JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience, September 4-6. The weekend features globally recognized performers on open-air stages at Snowmass Town Park, with previous headliners including Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz and Luke Combs.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Monday, Oct. 12 (Take Oct. 9 for a four-day weekend)
- The Wildbirch Hotel (Anchorage, Alaska): This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, stay at The Wildbirch Hotel in downtown Anchorage and celebrate modern art by Alaska Natives. The hotel commissioned Native muralists Ted Kim and Katie Sevigny for massive installations throughout the property’s public spaces and Kim’s prints are also framed in each guestroom.
Veterans Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Take Nov. 9-10 or Nov. 12-13 for a five-day break)
- Lodge at Bodega Bay (Bodega Bay, Calif.): For a relaxing getaway ahead of the holiday season with spectacular fall weather, The Lodge at Bodega Bay welcomes travelers to indulge in its serene eight-acre retreat along Northern California’s Sonoma Coast, surrounded by coastal hiking and biking trails and just steps from Doran Beach. On property, guests enjoy regionally sourced cuisine at Drakes Sonoma Coast; wellness activities, such as Pilates, guided nature walks, meditations and sound baths; spend days sipping local wine beside cozy fireplaces; soak in the heated pool or infinity hot tub; and de-stress at the spa.
Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 26 (Take Nov. 21-25 or Nov. 27-28 for a nine-day break)
- St Julien Hotel & Spa (Boulder, Colo.): For college football fans, make a holiday weekend out of a Boulder visit with a grand Thanksgiving buffet at the city’s original luxury hotel, St Julien Hotel & Spa, and a CU Buffs game.
- The Excellence Collection (Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic): With locations across Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, The Excellence Collection provides dreamy warm-weather winter getaways ideal for the holiday season. Each beachfront, all-inclusive property features stunning ocean views, sparkling pools, a variety of globally inspired restaurants and bars and a selection of expansive suites.
Christmas: Friday, Dec. 25 (Take Dec. 21-24 or Dec. 28-31 for a nine-day break)
- C Lazy U Ranch (Granby, Colo.): Colorado’s luxury guest ranch, C Lazy U Ranch, is where travelers go to celebrate Christmas with gourmet family-style meals and holiday traditions, including gingerbread house building and Santa visits on a horse-drawn sleigh with presents for guests. Each cabin welcomes guests with a wood-burning fireplace and their own tabletop Christmas tree and trimming supplies. With more than 200 horses and 8,500 acres often blanketed in snow, guests enjoy horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, horse-drawn sleigh rides, tubing and sledding, and ice skating and hockey on the pond. Relaxation can be found at the adults-only wellness lounge with a sauna, hot tub and cold plunges, and at the Lazy You Spa.
