Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

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

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 (5)

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

Epiphany

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 4, Tuesday, Jan 5
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 6

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

Corpus Christi

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 Corpus Christi for a 4-day weekend

Anti-Fascist Struggle Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 21
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 22

Take Monday off to bridge Anti-Fascist Struggle Day for a 4-day weekend

Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, August 5, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 6
Total Break: Aug 5 - Aug 8

Take Friday off to bridge Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day for a 4-day weekend

Remembrance Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 19
Total Break: Nov 18 - Nov 21

Take Friday off to bridge Remembrance 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.