Natural Long Weekends (2)

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

Bridge Day Opportunities (2)

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

Orthodox Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 8
Total Break: Jan 7 - Jan 10

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

Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 10
Total Break: May 8 - May 11

Take Monday off to bridge Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing) 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.