Natural Long Weekends (3)

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, March 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 1 - Mar 3

Carnival falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

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

National Dignity Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 17 - Oct 19

National Dignity 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

Plurinational State Foundation Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 20, Tuesday, Jan 21
Total Break: Jan 18 - Jan 22

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Plurinational State Foundation Day

Carnival

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 3
Total Break: Mar 1 - Mar 4

Take Monday off to bridge Carnival 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

Corpus Christi

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 20
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 22

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

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 4, Tuesday, Aug 5
Total Break: Aug 2 - Aug 6

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

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.