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Is it too early to pack for my holiday?

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toeaseatroubledmind · 08/08/2026 11:02

I go away in three and a half weeks.

Growing up I was in a “pack the day before you go” family, which always meant things were left behind, arguments at the airport and generally a miserable first day, traipsing to the supermarket to pick up the forgotten items.

I’m now a “pack the weekend before” person.

My issue is that in the next three and a half weeks the only weekend I have free is this weekend! I just kept saying yes to plans and now don’t feel like cancelling because I need to pack is a good excuse.

AIBU to pack now? Is it far too early?

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toeaseatroubledmind · 08/08/2026 11:13

Thepeopleversuswork · 08/08/2026 11:09

Yes it’s absurdly early. I have never been able to understand why people overthink this so much and pack for a holiday a week or more before they leave. I often get asked by people at work if I have packed for a holiday two weeks before I leave.

You don’t need a full weekend to pack a suitcase. If you have a decent inventory and list ready and have done your washing it can be done in an hour the day before with a final top up the morning you go.

No need to turn everything into such a performance.

I need to wash, iron, etc etc

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Wingingit73 · 08/08/2026 11:10

But doesn't take a weekend to pack does it? Id make a list of what you need as and pack cpl days before. Just check off your list.

Thepeopleversuswork · 08/08/2026 11:09

Yes it’s absurdly early. I have never been able to understand why people overthink this so much and pack for a holiday a week or more before they leave. I often get asked by people at work if I have packed for a holiday two weeks before I leave.

You don’t need a full weekend to pack a suitcase. If you have a decent inventory and list ready and have done your washing it can be done in an hour the day before with a final top up the morning you go.

No need to turn everything into such a performance.

MurielTheTerrible · 08/08/2026 11:08

How many pants do you own?!
Surely, the sensible option would be to write a list, get the things you don't have that you need then spend 20 minutes packing nearer to the time. If everything is bought/clean/ironed if needed, it's just a quick assembly job.

parallhel · 08/08/2026 11:08

God you sound like you need a holiday BAD! You don't need our permission to pack now, in fact it's a great idea if you have free time to do it. I often throw things in my case as I go along and as I think of things....

I'd say keeping a list of what you have already packed might be a good idea so you don't double up!

Have a blast of a holiday. Where you going, I always want to know where everyone is heading off to 😊

CalzonePizzas · 08/08/2026 11:08

Where are you going?

Littletreefrog · 08/08/2026 11:05

If you don't need the things between now and holiday no harm in putting them in a suitcase. Just keep a list of what you have packed and what still needs packing.

CalzonePizzas · 08/08/2026 11:04

It's just a holiday. You pack early. You sort things out early.