Multiple reports discuss a pattern in which people feel unusually exhausted during the first days of a trip, describing it as a “holiday sleep hangover.” The coverage argues that the exhaustion may begin before travelers even reach the airport. Factors highlighted include disruptions to normal sleep schedules and the cumulative impact of travel on rest, which can leave people less able to enjoy their break immediately after arrival. The reporting frames the issue as more than ordinary holiday fatigue, suggesting that travel-related changes to sleep and routine can affect how travelers feel for roughly the first two days of a holiday. While the specific term and framing originate from the outlet’s discussion, the core message across the pieces is consistent: travel conditions and preceding sleep disruption can carry over into the start of a trip, leading to tiredness that is noticeable early on. The articles advise readers to recognize this effect as part of the travel experience rather than assuming it is only typical short-term tiredness from an early departure.