Vacation countdown
How many days until you’re off? Enter the day you leave and see the count, then watch it fall every morning on your home screen.
Why count down to a vacation
Looking forward to a trip is part of the trip: studies of holidaymakers have found that people are often happiest in the weeks before they leave.
A countdown makes the most of that, and it helps with the practical side too: passports, insurance, bookings and packing all have their moment before departure.
Make the wait part of the fun
- Check passports and visas as soon as the trip is booked.
- Start a packing list two weeks ahead and add to it as you think of things.
- Pick one thing to look up each week: a restaurant, a beach, a walk.
- Set a reminder the day before to check in online.
Set up your countdown in Waitday
- Tap + and choose the trip template, or type where you’re going.
- Pick the day and time you leave.
- Add a photo of where you’re going and a reminder the day before.
Vacation countdown: questions answered
How many days until my vacation?
Enter the day you leave in the calculator above to see the days from today. Waitday counts down to it on your home screen, with days, hours, minutes and seconds in the app.
Does a vacation countdown really make you happier?
Many people find the anticipation is half the fun, and research on holidaymakers points the same way: the weeks before a trip are often the happiest part.
Can I add several trips?
Yes. Add a countdown for each trip; your first 3 countdowns are free, and Waitday Premium adds as many as you like.
