Open a country year
Public holidays, festivals and long weekends, laid out by year. Learn the local rhythm, then pick flights.
Browse destinations2026–2027
Holidays & booking heat, by destination
Not just public holidays—folk festivals, music fests, and when rooms get pricey.
What this calendar can do
From country years to long breaks and lodging heat — see the travel window before you book.
Check lodging heat
Sampled hotel rates mark quiet and busy windows in selected cities. Darker usually means tighter booking.
Lodging heatJoin the crowd, or skip it
Golden Week, Obon, cherry blossom — some trips chase it, others dodge it. The calendar marks both paths.
Start with a destinationLearn the local culture calendar fast
Festivals and matsuri aren’t just labels: fireworks, Gion Matsuri, Songkran—many travellers plan trips around them. Scan which days look special, then book flights.
Skip crowds and booking spikes
Golden Week, Obon and year-end get busy; sakura and foliage stays can cost 2–3× quiet months. On lodging heat, deeper colors usually mean tighter hotel availability.
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Americas
Africa
How holidays and lodging heat work
Japan, Thailand, or Europe? Start with a country calendar for holidays and festivals, then check lodging heat in major cities—whether you chase the buzz or dodge the peaks.
- 01Pick a placeOpen a country year for holidays and long breaks
- 02Scan festivalsNote dates to join—or avoid
- 03Check heatOpen city lodging heat for peak vs quiet
FAQ
Which countries are covered?
About 35 popular destinations, in Chinese and English.
- Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Americas and Africa
- Includes China, Japan, SE Asia, Western Europe, UK/US/Canada/Australia and more
- Pick a country by region on the home page to open a year calendar
What is lodging heat—and is it a live hotel quote?
Not a live quote. In Kyoto, the same hotel can cost 2–3× more per night in sakura or foliage season than off-peak.
- Day-by-day sampled hotel price index (baseline ≈ 1.0 off-peak) on the calendar
- Overlaid with holidays to highlight tighter or cheaper stretches
- Not a city-wide average—use it for planning, not checkout
How do I check peaks like Japan Golden Week or Obon?
Country calendar first, then city lodging heat.
- Open Japan 2026/2027 for holidays, festivals and long breaks
- Then check Tokyo, Kyoto and other city heat calendars
- Same pattern elsewhere: country for rhythm, city for booking heat
Can holiday dates change?
Yes—re-check official sources before you travel.
- Dates may shift with decrees, substitute days or lunar observation
- Detail pages show review status and source links
- Travel reference only—not an official government site