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

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

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

All Saints' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 30 - Nov 1

All Saints' Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Mi-Careme

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 4, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 5
Total Break: Mar 4 - Mar 7

Take Friday off to bridge Mi-Careme for a 4-day weekend

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 7
Total Break: May 6 - May 9

Take Friday off to bridge Ascension Day for a 4-day weekend

Abolition of Slavery

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 27, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 28
Total Break: May 27 - May 30

Take Friday off to bridge Abolition of Slavery for a 4-day weekend

National Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 12, Tuesday, Jul 13
Total Break: Jul 10 - Jul 14

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

Victor Schoelcher Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 19, Tuesday, Jul 20
Total Break: Jul 17 - Jul 21

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

Armistice 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 Armistice 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.