Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

Victory Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 2 - Jan 4

Victory Day falls on Friday, 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

International Workers' Day

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

International Workers' Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Weekend Period: Jul 25 - Jul 27

Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison 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 (2)

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

Liberation 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 Liberation Day for a 4-day weekend

New Year's Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 1
Total Break: Dec 31 - Jan 3

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Eve 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.