Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

Army Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 28, 2027
Weekend Period: Jun 26 - Jun 28

Army Day 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 (3)

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

Maundy Thursday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 25, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 26
Total Break: Mar 25 - Mar 28

Take Friday off to bridge Maundy Thursday for a 4-day weekend

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 13, Tuesday, Sep 14
Total Break: Sep 11 - Sep 15

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

Revolution Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 18, Tuesday, Oct 19
Total Break: Oct 16 - Oct 20

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

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.