Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 18 - Jan 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Washington's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 15 - Feb 17

Washington's Birthday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Guam Discovery Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 1 - Mar 3

Guam Discovery Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Memorial Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
Weekend Period: May 24 - May 26

Memorial Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 4 - Jul 6

Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Liberation Day (Guam)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 19 - Jul 21

Liberation Day (Guam) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 30 - Sep 1

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Lady of Camarin Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 6 - Dec 8

Lady of Camarin Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (5)

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

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 20
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 22

Take Friday off to bridge Juneteenth National Independence Day for a 4-day weekend

Veterans 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 Veterans Day for a 4-day weekend

Thanksgiving Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 28
Total Break: Nov 27 - Nov 30

Take Friday off to bridge Thanksgiving 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.