Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Isra' and Mi'raj

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 25 - Jan 27

Isra' and Mi'raj falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 22 - Feb 24

National Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

First Day of Ramadan (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 1 - Mar 3

First Day of Ramadan (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 29 - Mar 31

Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Islamic New Year

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 27 - Jun 29

Islamic New Year falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Prophet's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 5 - Sep 7

Prophet's Birthday 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

Lunar New Year

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 27, Tuesday, Jan 28
Total Break: Jan 25 - Jan 29

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Lunar New Year

Anniversary of the revelation of the Quran

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 17
Total Break: Mar 15 - Mar 18

Take Monday off to bridge Anniversary of the revelation of the Quran for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 31
Total Break: Mar 29 - Apr 1

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 31, Tuesday, Apr 1
Total Break: Mar 29 - Apr 2

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Fitr

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Birthday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 14
Total Break: Jul 12 - Jul 15

Take Monday off to bridge Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Birthday 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.