May Half Term All Inclusive Holidays 2027
May half term is when holiday choice really opens up. The Mediterranean is warming quickly, the Canary Islands remain dependable, and long-haul destinations such as Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic offer tropical heat for families who want to travel further.
When Is May Half Term?
Many schools in England are expected to break from Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027. Exact dates can vary between councils, academies and individual schools.
📅 Typical 2027 May Half-Term Week
Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
With the weekends either side, many families can create a nine-day travel window without taking children out of school.
🏫 Always Check Your School
School dates vary around the UK and some academies, private schools and individual schools set their own calendars.
Always confirm your child's official dates before booking travel.
Why May Half Term Is Such a Good Time to Travel
Late May sits in a sweet spot: much of the Mediterranean feels summery, family resorts are fully open, and temperatures are often more comfortable than in the hottest weeks of July and August.
Where Can You Go for May Half Term?
Here are all of the main destinations currently covered on GoAllInclusive.com, with a quick guide to how they feel in late May.
Costa Blanca
Benidorm, Albir and Calpe offer family beaches, lively resorts and a good choice of all inclusive hotels.
Late May feel: Warm and increasingly summery.
Explore Costa Blanca All Inclusive Holidays →Costa Brava
Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and nearby resorts offer beaches, family attractions and easy access from the UK.
Late May feel: Warm spring sunshine.
Explore Costa Brava All Inclusive Holidays →Costa del Sol
Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Marbella are strong late-May choices for beaches, attractions and family resorts.
Late May feel: Warm and bright.
Explore Costa del Sol All Inclusive Holidays →Costa Dorada
Salou, La Pineda and Cambrils are especially good for families who want beaches and attractions such as PortAventura.
Late May feel: Warm and family-friendly.
Explore Costa Dorada All Inclusive Holidays →Cyprus
Paphos, Protaras and Ayia Napa are among the warmer Mediterranean choices by late May.
Late May feel: Warm to hot.
Explore Cyprus All Inclusive Holidays →Egypt
Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh offer hot sunshine, Red Sea beaches, snorkelling and large resort hotels.
Late May feel: Hot and sunny.
Explore Egypt All Inclusive Holidays →Fuerteventura
Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste, Costa Calma and Jandia suit families who love wide sandy beaches.
Late May feel: Warm and breezy.
Explore Fuerteventura All Inclusive Holidays →Gran Canaria
Maspalomas, Puerto Rico and Playa del Ingles combine beaches, family resorts and reliable sunshine.
Late May feel: Warm and sunny.
Explore Gran Canaria All Inclusive Holidays →Greece
Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu and Zante are all in season by late May with beaches and family resorts.
Late May feel: Warm and bright.
Explore Greece All Inclusive Holidays →Ibiza
San Antonio Bay, Port des Torrent and quieter family areas can be excellent in late May before peak summer crowds.
Late May feel: Warm and lively.
Explore Ibiza All Inclusive Holidays →Lanzarote
Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen provide dependable sunshine and relaxed family resorts.
Late May feel: Warm and bright.
Explore Lanzarote All Inclusive Holidays →Majorca
Alcudia, Palma Nova and Cala d'Or are among the strongest family choices for May half term.
Late May feel: Warm and summery.
Explore Majorca All Inclusive Holidays →Malta
Mellieha, Qawra and St Paul's Bay are good for families who want sunshine mixed with sightseeing.
Late May feel: Warm and comfortable.
Explore Malta All Inclusive Holidays →Menorca
Cala'n Bosch, Punta Prima and Cala'n Forcat are ideal for a quieter family beach holiday.
Late May feel: Warm and relaxed.
Explore Menorca All Inclusive Holidays →Portugal
The Algarve offers beaches, scenery and a shorter flight, with Albufeira and other resorts lively by late May.
Late May feel: Warm and comfortable.
Explore Portugal All Inclusive Holidays →Tenerife
Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas are reliable year-round family resort choices.
Late May feel: Warm and dependable.
Explore Tenerife All Inclusive Holidays →Turkey
Antalya, Lara Beach, Belek and Side are excellent for large family resorts, waterparks and warmer weather.
Late May feel: Warm to hot.
Explore Turkey All Inclusive Holidays →Mexico
Cancun and Riviera Maya are long-haul choices for families wanting hot weather, tropical beaches and large resorts.
Late May feel: Hot and tropical.
Explore Mexico All Inclusive Holidays →Jamaica
Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios offer Caribbean beaches, warm weather and large all inclusive resorts.
Late May feel: Hot and tropical.
Explore Jamaica All Inclusive Holidays →Dominican Republic
Punta Cana and Bavaro offer warm Caribbean weather, broad beaches and resort-style all inclusive holidays.
Late May feel: Hot and tropical.
Explore Dominican Republic All Inclusive Holidays →Compare All May Half Term Destinations
Use this as a starting point, then click through to the destination pages for more detailed resort and hotel information.
| Destination | Late May Feel | Why Consider It |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Blanca | Warm and increasingly summery | Benidorm, Albir and Calpe offer family beaches, lively resorts and a good choice of all inclusive hotels. |
| Costa Brava | Warm spring sunshine | Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and nearby resorts offer beaches, family attractions and easy access from the UK. |
| Costa del Sol | Warm and bright | Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Marbella are strong late-May choices for beaches, attractions and family resorts. |
| Costa Dorada | Warm and family-friendly | Salou, La Pineda and Cambrils are especially good for families who want beaches and attractions such as PortAventura. |
| Cyprus | Warm to hot | Paphos, Protaras and Ayia Napa are among the warmer Mediterranean choices by late May. |
| Egypt | Hot and sunny | Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh offer hot sunshine, Red Sea beaches, snorkelling and large resort hotels. |
| Fuerteventura | Warm and breezy | Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste, Costa Calma and Jandia suit families who love wide sandy beaches. |
| Gran Canaria | Warm and sunny | Maspalomas, Puerto Rico and Playa del Ingles combine beaches, family resorts and reliable sunshine. |
| Greece | Warm and bright | Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu and Zante are all in season by late May with beaches and family resorts. |
| Ibiza | Warm and lively | San Antonio Bay, Port des Torrent and quieter family areas can be excellent in late May before peak summer crowds. |
| Lanzarote | Warm and bright | Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen provide dependable sunshine and relaxed family resorts. |
| Majorca | Warm and summery | Alcudia, Palma Nova and Cala d'Or are among the strongest family choices for May half term. |
| Malta | Warm and comfortable | Mellieha, Qawra and St Paul's Bay are good for families who want sunshine mixed with sightseeing. |
| Menorca | Warm and relaxed | Cala'n Bosch, Punta Prima and Cala'n Forcat are ideal for a quieter family beach holiday. |
| Portugal | Warm and comfortable | The Algarve offers beaches, scenery and a shorter flight, with Albufeira and other resorts lively by late May. |
| Tenerife | Warm and dependable | Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas are reliable year-round family resort choices. |
| Turkey | Warm to hot | Antalya, Lara Beach, Belek and Side are excellent for large family resorts, waterparks and warmer weather. |
| Mexico | Hot and tropical | Cancun and Riviera Maya are long-haul choices for families wanting hot weather, tropical beaches and large resorts. |
| Jamaica | Hot and tropical | Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios offer Caribbean beaches, warm weather and large all inclusive resorts. |
| Dominican Republic | Hot and tropical | Punta Cana and Bavaro offer warm Caribbean weather, broad beaches and resort-style all inclusive holidays. |
Which Destinations Suit Your Family Best?
Waterparks & Big Resorts
Turkey, Egypt, Majorca and Tenerife are strong places to look for large family resorts with slides, pools and entertainment.
Best for Beaches
Fuerteventura, Majorca, Menorca, Greece, Mexico and the Caribbean stand out for beach-focused family holidays.
Warmest Options
Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are among the hotter choices.
Shorter Flights
Spain, Portugal and the Balearic Islands are attractive when you want to maximise a one-week school break.
Reliable Year-Round Resorts
Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura remain dependable choices with established resort infrastructure.
Beach + Exploring
Malta, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and the Spanish costas work well for families who like days out as well as pool time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is May half term in 2027?
Many English schools are expected to break from Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027. Always check your own school or council before booking.
Where is hottest at May half term?
Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are among the hotter options, while the Canary Islands offer dependable warmth.
Is Spain warm enough at the end of May?
Yes. Majorca, the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Dorada and Ibiza can all feel increasingly summery by late May.
Which Canary Island is best in May?
Tenerife is strong for attractions, Gran Canaria for variety, Lanzarote for relaxed family resorts and Fuerteventura for beaches.
Is Greece warm enough in May?
Yes. Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu and Zante are all well into their season by late May, though conditions vary between islands.
Is Turkey a good May half-term choice?
Yes. Southern Turkey can be warm to hot by late May and offers many large family all inclusive resorts.
Are long-haul destinations worth considering for one week?
They can be, especially if hot weather is the priority, but families should weigh the longer flight against the length of the school break.
Will waterparks be open by May half term?
Many are open by late May, but individual hotel and attraction schedules vary, so always check before booking.
Explore Every May Half Term Destination
Browse all of the main GoAllInclusive.com destinations and choose the resort style, weather and flight time that suit your family.