Natural Long Weekends (2)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Christmas and Epiphany

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 4 - Jan 6

Christmas and Epiphany falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Victory and Peace Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Weekend Period: May 9 - May 11

Victory and Peace Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Army Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 27
Total Break: Jan 25 - Jan 28

Take Monday off to bridge Army Day for a 4-day weekend

Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Armenian Genocide

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 25
Total Break: Apr 24 - Apr 27

Take Friday off to bridge Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Armenian Genocide for a 4-day weekend

Labor Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge Labor Day for a 4-day weekend

Republic Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 26, Tuesday, May 27
Total Break: May 24 - May 28

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Republic Day

New Year's Eve

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 29, Tuesday, Dec 30
Total Break: Dec 27 - Dec 31

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Eve

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.