Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

National Independence Day; New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

National Independence Day; New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Shrove Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 6 - Feb 8

Shrove Monday falls on Monday, 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

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.

Fat Tuesday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 8
Total Break: Feb 6 - Feb 9

Take Monday off to bridge Fat Tuesday for a 4-day weekend

Flag Day and University Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17
Total Break: May 15 - May 18

Take Monday off to bridge Flag Day and University Day for a 4-day weekend

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

Day of the Dead

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 1
Total Break: Oct 30 - Nov 2

Take Monday off to bridge Day of the Dead for a 4-day weekend

Armed Forces Day; Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres

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 Armed Forces Day; Commemoration of the Battle of Vertieres 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.