Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bermuda Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Weekend Period: May 23 - May 25

Bermuda Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Heroes Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 14 - Jun 16

National Heroes Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Mary Prince Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 1 - Aug 3

Mary Prince Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 30 - Sep 1

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day 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.

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

Emancipation Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 1
Total Break: Jul 31 - Aug 3

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

Remembrance Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 8 - Nov 11

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

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas 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.