Major UK travel company forced to close immediately with all future holidays cancelled

The announcement comes after almost 60 years of business.

It means that those with upcoming holidays will be refunded and then sent scrambling to search for an alternative journey to their destination.

In a shock announcement, Balkan Holidays will cease trading after 60 years in business.

Customers that booked their trips directly through the company have been asked to contact them in regards to refunds, but those that have planned their trips through third parties must go through those companies instead.

The company was launched almost six decades ago, jetting Brits off to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Malta and Northern Cyprus, and offered departures from 17 UK airports.

At its peak, it served 130,000 people a year, however, those numbers have dropped in recent years, as they were licensed to carry just 27,817 Atol-protected passengers in the year to the end of March 2026. 

In a statement posted to social media, the travel company said: "We regret to inform you that Balkan Holidays Ltd has, as of 24th of April 2025, closed for business in the UK. 

"The company has not gone into liquidation, however all forward holiday bookings have been cancelled.

"All clients will be notified and refunded in full.

"May we kindly ask for patience as we process the refunds and appreciate your understanding.

"Thank you for your past business and please accept our most sincere apologies for the disappointment and inconvenience."