Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 25 - Jul 27

Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 10 - Oct 12

Independence 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.

Liberation 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 Liberation Day

Victory Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

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

International Workers' 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 International Workers' 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

New Year's Eve

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 29, Tuesday, Dec 30
Total Break: Dec 27 - Dec 31

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Eve

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.