Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

Federated States of Micronesia Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 10, 2027
Weekend Period: May 8 - May 10

Federated States of Micronesia Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

United Nations Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 25, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 23 - Oct 25

United Nations Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day (observed)

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

Christmas Day (observed) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

New Year's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 31, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 31 - Jan 2

New Year's Day (observed) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

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

Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 29, Tuesday, Mar 30
Total Break: Mar 27 - Mar 31

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 1, Tuesday, Nov 2
Total Break: Oct 30 - Nov 3

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

FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 12
Total Break: Nov 11 - Nov 14

Take Friday off to bridge FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day for a 4-day weekend

Presidents Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 22
Total Break: Nov 20 - Nov 23

Take Monday off to bridge Presidents 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.