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National Shop For Travel Day

Unleash your wanderlust on National Shop For Travel Day - find the best deals for your dream destination and start creating memorable journeys!

Tuesday

January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESecond Tuesday in January

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYTravel

SUBCATEGORYVacation Planning

INTRO

Introduction

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Grab your bags and map! The National Shop For Travel Day taking place on January 9 is the perfect time to kick-start your travel plans for the year. Launched by the American travel industry in 2018, this day is dedicated to finding fantastic deals and offers, and turning those dream journeys into reality. From exploring ancient ruins in Greece to relaxing on sandy beaches in Mexico, let this day inspire wanderlust and new adventures. Unleash your inner globetrotter and start ticking off those dream destinations from your bucket list!

TIMELINE

National Shop For Travel Day Timeline

Birth of Package Tours

Thomas Cook, a British businessman, organizes the first package tour, facilitating international travel.

First Travel Agency in America

Brownell Travel company was launched in the U.S, providing customers with travel consultations and planning services.

Age of Jet Travel

The introduction of jet aircraft in commercial flights revolutionizes travel by significantly reducing travel time.

Online Booking Era

Microsoft launches Expedia, one of the first online booking platforms, democratizing access to travel booking.

Growth of Budget Airlines

Budget airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet flourish, offering low-cost flights and further democratizing travel.

Launch of National Shop For Travel Day

The travel industry in the United States launches National Shop For Travel Day to inspire travelers to start planning their adventures for the year.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Shop For Travel Day

Plan a shopping spree in your dream city

On National Shop For Travel Day, book a trip to your favourite shopping city – whether it's Paris for fashion, Tokyo for electronics, or Istanbul for spices and textiles. Use the day to search for great deals and make your retail therapy dream come true!

CREATE

Create a travel vision board

Celebrate the day by curating your future travel plans in a visual way. Cut out images, phrases, or anything that inspires you from magazines, print-outs, etc, and create a vision board. This can help you manifest your travel dreams!

JOIN

Join travel deal-sharing platforms

Get the best out of the day by joining platforms and forums like Scott's Cheap Flights, Secret Flying, and The Points Guy. These platforms share instant alerts on flight deals and will help you touchdown in your dream destination without breaking the bank.

HOST

Host a global cuisine potluck

Invite your friends to celebrate with you by bringing a dish from their favourite travel destination. This way, you get to taste travel without leaving your home and it might inspire your next trip!

PARTICIPATE

Participate in virtual tours

Numerous museums and tourist attractions offer virtual tours online. Use the day to virtually visit your dream destinations and get a feel of the experience. It may fuel your motivation to actually book that trip and see it in person.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Shop For Travel Day

Encourages New Experiences and Broadened Horizons

National Shop for Travel Day propels us towards experiencing new cultures, cuisines, landscapes, and people. By preparing us to set on various unique journeys, this day plays a crucial role in expanding our understanding and appreciation of the world, making it all the more lovable.

An Occasion to Shop For Your Dream Travel Destinations

National Shop For Travel Day is a holiday we love because it’s an occasion to sit down, map out your dream travel destinations, and find the best deals possible. It stimulates the exhilarating process of planning one’s travel journey while enjoying the thrill of hunting for bargains.

Provides The Perfect Opportunity To Plan Ahead

This day invites us to not only dream about future travels but also act on it. By encouraging putting plans into action, this holiday gives us a unique sense of anticipation and excitement. It's the perfect day to start ticking off those must-visit destinations on your travel bucket list.