Natural Long Weekends (5)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 29 - Mar 31

Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Weekend Period: May 9 - May 11

Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

United Nations Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 24 - Oct 26

United Nations Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Nov 1 - Nov 3

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Presidents Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
Weekend Period: Nov 22 - Nov 24

Presidents Day (observed) falls on Monday, 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

FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 8 - Nov 11

Take Monday off to bridge FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day 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.