Natural Long Weekends (7)

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

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

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

Early May Bank Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Early May Bank Holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Spring Bank Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 31, 2027
Weekend Period: May 29 - May 31

Spring Bank Holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Summer Bank Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 30, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 28 - Aug 30

Summer Bank Holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day (substitute day)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day (substitute day) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (1)

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

Boxing Day (substitute day)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 27
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Monday off to bridge Boxing Day (substitute 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.