Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Women's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 6 - Mar 8

Women's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Republic Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 28, 2027
Weekend Period: May 28 - May 30

Republic Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Constitution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 5, 2027
Weekend Period: Jul 3 - Jul 5

Constitution Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

New Year's Eve

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 31, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 31 - Jan 2

New Year's Eve falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

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

Christmas and Epiphany

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 4, Tuesday, Jan 5
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 6

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Christmas and Epiphany

Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 25, Tuesday, Jan 26
Total Break: Jan 23 - Jan 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland

Army Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 28, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 29
Total Break: Jan 28 - Jan 31

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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 20
Total Break: Sep 18 - Sep 21

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

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.