Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Carnival

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Weekend Period: Feb 14 - Feb 16

Carnival falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Aymara New Year (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 20 - Jun 22

Aymara New Year (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

All Souls' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Oct 31 - Nov 2

All Souls' Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (5)

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 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

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

Plurinational State Foundation Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 23
Total Break: Jan 22 - Jan 25

Take Friday off to bridge Plurinational State Foundation Day for a 4-day weekend

Carnival

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 17

Take Monday off to bridge Carnival for a 4-day weekend

Corpus Christi

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 5
Total Break: Jun 4 - Jun 7

Take Friday off to bridge Corpus Christi for a 4-day weekend

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 7
Total Break: Aug 6 - Aug 9

Take Friday 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.