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Balkan Holidays ceases trading in the UK after nearly 60 years

Operators
Harry Kemble
24 April 2025

Balkan Holidays has closed for business in the UK after nearly 60 years and cancelled all forward bookings.

Balkan Holidays ceases trading in the UK after nearly 60 years

The specialist was licensed to carry 27,817 Atol-protected passengers in the year to the end of March 2026

In a short message posted on its website on Thursday (24 April), the operator stressed it had “not gone into liquidation” but confirmed all clients would be informed of its decision and refunded in full. The Bulgaria specialist confirmed customers currently abroad would be unaffected by its decision. 

“May we kindly ask for patience as we process the refunds and appreciate your understanding,” it added. “Thank you for your past business and please accept our most sincere apologies for the disappointment and inconvenience.”