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Holiday countdown

How many sleeps until you go?

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How it works

Enter the date your holiday starts to see how many sleeps are left, plus weeks, weekends and working days. Changing a date updates the page address, so you can bookmark or share your countdown.

Handy for kids asking "how many sleeps?" and for planning how many weekends you have left to get organised.

Worked examples

  • 20 Oct → Christmas 2026 → Sleeps to go: 66 sleeps · Weeks: 9 weeks, 3 days · Weekends left: 9
  • Summer holiday 24 Jul 2027 → Sleeps to go: 277 sleeps · Weeks: 39 weeks, 4 days · Weekends left: 39

Common questions

How many sleeps until my holiday?

Enter your holiday date above. The number of sleeps is the number of nights from today until the day you go.

Can I save my countdown?

Yes. The page address updates with your date, so bookmark it or share the link.