Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Isra' and Mi'raj

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 16 - Jan 18

Isra' and Mi'raj falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

International Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

International Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Pancasila Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 30 - Jun 1

Pancasila Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

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 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

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

Lunar New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 17

Take Monday off to bridge Lunar New Year for a 4-day weekend

Day of Silence

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 20
Total Break: Mar 19 - Mar 22

Take Friday off to bridge Day of Silence for a 4-day weekend

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 15
Total Break: May 14 - May 17

Take Friday off to bridge Ascension Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha

Islamic New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 15
Total Break: Jun 13 - Jun 16

Take Monday off to bridge Islamic New Year for a 4-day weekend

Prophet's Birthday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 24
Total Break: Aug 22 - Aug 25

Take Monday off to bridge Prophet's Birthday 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.