Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 6 - Jun 8

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

Martyrs' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 20 - Jun 22

Martyrs' Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Revolution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 30 - Sep 1

Revolution Day falls on Monday, 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.

New Year's 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 New Year's Day

Orthodox Christmas

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 6
Total Break: Jan 4 - Jan 7

Take Monday off to bridge Orthodox Christmas 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

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 5
Total Break: Sep 4 - Sep 7

Take Friday off to bridge Prophet's Birthday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Ethiopian New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 12
Total Break: Sep 11 - Sep 14

Take Friday off to bridge Ethiopian New Year 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.