Natural Long Weekends (7)

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

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Girmit Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Weekend Period: May 10 - May 12

Girmit Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Weekend Period: May 30 - Jun 1

Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Prophet Mohammed's Birthday (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 6 - Sep 8

Prophet Mohammed's Birthday (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Fiji Day

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

Fiji Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day 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.

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

Diwali

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 20
Total Break: Oct 18 - Oct 21

Take Monday off to bridge Diwali 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

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.