Natural Long Weekends (2)

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

National Heroes' Day

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

National Heroes' Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 6 - Jun 8

Eid al-Adha falls on Friday, 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

Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 24
Total Break: Jan 23 - Jan 26

Take Friday off to bridge Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle for a 4-day weekend

Worker's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge Worker's Day for a 4-day weekend

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 22, Tuesday, Sep 23
Total Break: Sep 20 - Sep 24

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

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.