Ski Holiday Weekends 2026-27: Christmas, MLK Day and Presidents' Day
Holiday weekends bunch mountain arrivals together, and the arrival and the trip home are the two rides worth settling early. This guide lays out the peak ski weekends of 2026-27 and how to plan around them.
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SKI HOLIDAY WEEKENDS 2026-27
For Journeys that Matter
LUXY Ride connects ski travelers with a professional chauffeur through our partner network, with a flat rate confirmed before you leave. The fare includes gratuity and tolls, so the price at booking is the price charged.
The three peak windows this winter are Christmas week, MLK weekend, and Presidents' Day weekend. Book the arrival early, and book the departure as its own separate trip once your plans are set.
HOW IT WORKS
What is LUXY Ride?
LUXY Ride is a technology platform that connects ski travelers with a verified chauffeur from its partner network. The booking process works the same way for any holiday weekend.
Upfront pricing displayed before confirmation
Professional chauffeur assigned in advance
Track and manage your ride from the LUXY Ride App
THE QUICK ANSWER
When Are the Peak Ski Weekends This Winter?
The peak windows are Christmas week, the MLK Day weekend in January, and the Presidents' Day weekend in February. Presidents' Day weekend also includes Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14, which adds dinner plans to many mountain weekends.
Peak Ski Weekends 2026-27 at a Glance
Weekend | Dates | Planning Note |
Christmas Week | Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026 | Book the arrival and the separately booked departure early |
MLK Weekend | Saturday, January 16 through Monday, January 18, 2027 | A three-day weekend, so Friday arrivals and Monday departures cluster |
Presidents' Day Weekend | Saturday, February 13 through Monday, February 15, 2027 | A three-day weekend that includes Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14 |
PRICING ON PEAK DATES
What to Know About Holiday Weekend Pricing
Event pricing may apply on peak ski weekends. This will always be shown ahead in your quote, no surprises day of.
Why Book Early for Ski Holiday Weekends
Peak Weekends Fill Up First.
Christmas week, MLK weekend, and Presidents' Day weekend are when mountain arrivals bunch together, so booking early settles your ride before the rush.
Arrival and Departure as Separate Trips.
Book your arrival now and your departure as its own trip once plans are set, so a holiday weekend is covered at both ends without a same-day scramble.
A Flat Rate With Clear Peak-Date Pricing.
Event pricing may apply on peak dates and is always shown ahead in your quote, so the price you confirm is the price you pay.
Flight Tracking for Crowded Travel Days.
Add your flight number at booking and pickup timing adjusts automatically if holiday weather or crowds delay your flight, with nothing for you to update.
What to Expect
From Booking to Curbside
Pre-arranged. Flat rate. Confirmed.
Book in the LUXY Ride App or at luxyride.com. Enter your pickup, your mountain destination, date, time, and vehicle preference, plus your flight number for airport arrivals.
Receive your booking confirmation by email. A separate chauffeur confirmation follows with your assigned chauffeur's name, photo, and vehicle details before your pickup.
Stay updated on your trip. You will get a text when your chauffeur departs, plus a viewable ETA for pickup. For airport arrivals, flight tracking adjusts pickup timing automatically.
Your chauffeur is waiting when you arrive, ready to help with your bags before the drive to the mountain. No searching, no queue, no scrambling at the curb.
Got questions?
We Have Answers
When is MLK weekend 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027, so the holiday weekend runs Saturday, January 16 through Monday, January 18.
When is Presidents' Day weekend 2027?
Presidents' Day is Monday, February 15, 2027, so the holiday weekend runs Saturday, February 13 through Monday, February 15. Valentine's Day falls on Sunday, February 14.
When should I book for a ski holiday weekend?
Book your arrival early, since peak weekends fill up first. Book your departure as its own separate trip once your plans are set.
Are Christmas and New Year ski trips covered?
Yes. Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026, and the same booking flow covers arrivals and departures across the holiday week.
Do I need to book my return trip at the same time?
No. A return trip is booked as its own separate trip, whenever it suits your schedule.
Is pricing different during peak ski season?
Event pricing may apply during periods of high demand. This will always be shown ahead in your quote, no surprises day of.