Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

Chinese New Year (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 6 - Feb 8

Chinese New Year (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 15, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 13 - Mar 15

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

ANZAC Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 24 - Apr 26

ANZAC Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Territory Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 4, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 2 - Oct 4

Territory Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

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

Australia Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 25
Total Break: Jan 23 - Jan 26

Take Monday off to bridge Australia Day for a 4-day weekend

Chinese New Year (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 8
Total Break: Feb 6 - Feb 9

Take Monday off to bridge Chinese New Year (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Boxing Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 27
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Monday off to bridge Boxing Day (observed) 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.