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 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

May Day

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

May Day falls on Friday, 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 (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 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 New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 23
Total Break: Feb 21 - Feb 24

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

Victory Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 22
Total Break: Jun 20 - Jun 23

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

Midsummer Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 22, Tuesday, Jun 23
Total Break: Jun 20 - Jun 24

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

Independence Restoration Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 21
Total Break: Aug 20 - Aug 23

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

Christmas Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 25
Total Break: Dec 24 - Dec 27

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas 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.