Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

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

Independence Restoration Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 20, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 20 - Aug 22

Independence Restoration Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Eve

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 24, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 24 - Dec 26

Christmas Eve falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (3)

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

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 22, Tuesday, Feb 23
Total Break: Feb 20 - Feb 24

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

Victory Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 21, Tuesday, Jun 22
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 23

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

Midsummer Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 24, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 25
Total Break: Jun 24 - Jun 27

Take Friday off to bridge Midsummer 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.