Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Liberation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 14, 2027
Weekend Period: Jun 12 - Jun 14

Liberation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Peat Cutting Day

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

Peat Cutting Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

King's Birthday (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 15, 2027
Weekend Period: Nov 13 - Nov 15

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

Christmas Holiday

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

Christmas Holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (2)

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

Christmas 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 Christmas Day (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Boxing Day (observed)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 27, Tuesday, Dec 28
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 29

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Boxing Day (observed)

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.