{"id":47488,"date":"2018-01-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/extend-your-public-holidays-2018\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:18:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:18:47","slug":"extend-your-public-holidays-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/extend-your-public-holidays-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Extend Your Public Holidays In 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be the envy of your colleagues as you make most of the public holidays and your annual leave in 2018. Turn your 21 days leave to 42 days of travel by putting together a travel plan. It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed in the beginning, but with a little bit of planning, you are pretty sure to earn yourself a few extra days and make most of your holidays this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/extend-holiday.jpg\" alt=\"extend holiday-travelstart-public holiday\" width=\"960\" height=\"678\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">Holiday is Coming&#8230;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Easter holiday falling so close in March, you can have few more days to explore those top dreamy international destinations on your travel list. Why not explore the Trafalgar Square in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/london\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thriving souks in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/morocco\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morocco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or catch the early northern lights in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/stockholm\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Or you can simply opt to go local by taking a short getaway to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/calabar\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obudu Ranch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/calabar\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calabar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or lazing around the unspoilt beaches at La Manga Luxury Beach villas,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;d hit yourself hard if you fail to make most of the long break in December. Start by enjoying early Christmas celebration in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/new-york\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/denmark\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copenhagen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0For a different travel experience, discover new culture at the tropical island of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/asia\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borneo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or cruise the backwaters of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/india\/flights\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(India) on aboard houseboat. \u00a0If you have all this in mind, we have pulled together a year&#8217;s worth of holiday ideas for you\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2NKgGyVGIKM\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Holidays in 2018<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">March &amp; April- Let&#8217;s go Shopping!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holidays<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30th of \u00a0March &#8211; Easter Holiday<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st of April-Easter Holiday<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd of April-Easter Holiday<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: London, England<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a memorable Easter break, get ready to experience the passion of Christ play at Trafalgar Square on Good Friday or hang out with the world&#8217;s most famous(wax)faces at Madame Tussauds. You can wrap up your vacation in a grand style by taking a stroll down Oxford or Regent street to explore the designer boutiques and trying out new styles in the stores. No matter what you choose, you are in for a treat here!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38693\" style=\"width: 952px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-38693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/shopping-in-london-bellanaija.jpg\" alt=\"shopping in london-Travelstart-London for Easter\" width=\"962\" height=\"640\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shop&#8217;til you drop(bellanailja)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">May- Take off the Stress in Marrakech, Morocco<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holidays<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st May &#8211; Workers Day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27th May &#8211; Children&#8217;s day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29th May &#8211; Democracy Day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: Marrakech, Morocco<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a place where noon-time strolls can still be enjoyable, where there&#8217;s no need to sacrifice on culture and food. Walk through tiny cobblestone streets, which are like stepping back in time, then head to the Marrakech main square for the sound of storytellers, snake charmers and Berber musician. Don&#8217;t miss the henna tattooists on the colourful cushioned sidelines and vendors hawking delicious fresh coffee. You can look forward to ending your days by diving into the warm ocean &#8211; it&#8217;s time well spent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/morocco-1.jpg\" alt=\"morocco-travelstart-public holiday in nigeria\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">June \u00a0&#8211; Sample Overstuff Rolls in Antalya, Turkey<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holidays<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15th June &#8211; Eid-el-Fitr<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16th June &#8211; Eid-el-Fitr<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: Antalya, Turkey<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can resist the idea of sampling overstuffed jam rolls while exploring mile after mile of the storied rocky coastline? If you are planning to venture a little further off the beaten path, then Antalya should come first on your list! It offers visitors perfect balance of magnificent beaches, national parks and fabulous nightlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rolls-turkey.jpg\" alt=\"rolls-turkey-travelstart-public holidays in nigeria\" width=\"962\" height=\"642\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">August &#8211; Head to the Tip of the World in Nassau, Bahamas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holidays<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22nd August &#8211; Id el Kabir<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23rd August -Id el Kabir<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: Nassau Island, Bahamas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick off your shoes, grab a book and prepare yourself for the ultimate summer getaway. Soak in the history of the pirates, lost treasures and Spanish galleons in Nassau Island. Want more? Cruise through the warm Bahamian waters, and you will have the perfect opportunity to get off and explore. It is a destination worth visiting this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/18298673_362264587503784_7505403646943690752_n.jpg\" alt=\"bahamas-travelstart-public holiday in Nigeria\" width=\"968\" height=\"725\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">October- Best Time to Explore Nigeria<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holiday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st October &#8211; Independence Day<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: Obudu Ranch, Calabar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a weekend getaway in the heart of Calabar and let the beauty of Obudu Ranch enthral you with the stunning landscape and breathtaking scenery. Take a walk on air with the canopy walkway or cycle around the dense trees and mountain terrains. For a better view, you can enjoy a cable car ride that gives you an incredible sight of the beautiful city \u2013 a feat not many Nigerians have ticked off their bucket lists. Enjoy fantastic hospitality, excellent dining selection and lovely kids facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Tinapa-Resort-Calabar.jpg\" alt=\"Tinapa Resort, Calabar-travelstart-public holiday nigeria\" width=\"946\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">November- Palms, Reefs and Beaches in The Maldives<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holidays<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21st November &#8211; Id el Maulud<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: The Maldives<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just one hotel per island, this really is the home of \u2018no shoes, no news\u2019. The ambience allows you to leave all of your day to day working lives, so you can just kick off your shoes and relax. Unleash your adventurous spirit as you snorkel, dive or relax in lagoons teeming with marine life, or you can just opt to spot dolphins while you sip a cool beverage. The Maldives is undoubtedly one of the best vacation destinations in the world and you will have unforgettable memories here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/23668176_938842329604333_4743676784409575424_n.jpg\" alt=\"Maldives-travelstart-public holiday in nigeria\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #00ccff;\">December &#8211; Have A White Christmas in New York, USA!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Public Holiday<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24th of December<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25th of \u00a0December<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26th of \u00a0December<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31st December<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to go: New York<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Hollywood, we can now imagine how Christmas looks like in the Big Apple. Go on a magical journey as you explore the bright stunning landscapes of the city with breathtaking light effects, colourful dream forests and impressive light figures. Escape to the Rockefeller Center to see the world\u2019s tallest Christmas tree. Wrap up your journey with a New York Ballet performance of The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center for an NYC Christmas straight out of central casting. You are definitely in for a treat here!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Rolfs-Christmas-Lights-2.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas-Lights-NYC-Travelstart\" width=\"685\" height=\"456\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have any exciting tips for maximising your time for travel? 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