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

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 20 - Jun 22

National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Assumption Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Assumption Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Army Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 19 - Sep 21

Army Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Reformation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 31 - Nov 2

Reformation Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Immaculate Conception

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 6 - Dec 8

Immaculate Conception falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

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

Navy Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 19, Tuesday, May 20
Total Break: May 17 - May 21

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

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 14, Tuesday, Jul 15
Total Break: Jul 12 - Jul 16

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 19
Total Break: Sep 18 - Sep 21

Take Friday off to bridge Independence 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.