Top 10 ‘Sunshine Saturday’ holiday destinations – as low as £105 | World | News
The first Saturday of the new year, known as “Sunshine Saturday” is said to be one of the biggest holiday booking days in the calendar, with firms preparing for a surge in online traffic. On January 3, 2026, thousands of holidaymakers are expected to cement their travel plans for the new year in a desperate bid to escape the UK’s cold wintry weather. While travel agents and tour operators frequently unveil discounts and deals to coincide with the spike in demand, Brits may be worried about overspending on foreign trips amid a cost-of-living crisis and after overindulging during Christmas, however.
Luckily, travel app Skyscanner has crunched the numbers to compile a list of the cheapest holiday destinations for 2026, all with average return prices of under £136. Laura Lindsay, travel trends and destinations expert at Skyscanner, said: “January travel planning is hugely important to Brits as holidays provide a much-needed moment to look forward to post the festive period.
“At Skyscanner, we’re committed to making sure everyone can get the break they deserve, by using smart data to find real savings. With the average flight prices of our cheapest destinations less than £136 return to some really fantastic locations, we hope 2026 can be a great year of travel for all!”
Check out our line-up of the best return flight deals to book now and take your mind off the cold UK weather by counting down the days to a sunny beach holiday or culture-filled city break.
