Natural Long Weekends (7)

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

Additional public holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 3 - Jan 5

Additional public holiday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Additional public holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 4 - Jan 6

Additional public holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Nooruz Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 21 - Mar 23

Nooruz Holiday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

May Holidays

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

May Holidays falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Constitution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Weekend Period: May 3 - May 5

Constitution Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Victory Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Weekend Period: May 9 - May 11

Victory Day falls on Friday, 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 (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 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 off (substituted from 01/11/2025)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

Take Friday off to bridge Day off (substituted from 01/11/2025) for a 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 6
Total Break: Jan 4 - Jan 7

Take Monday off to bridge Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

Labor 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 Labor Day for a 4-day weekend

May Holidays

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 5
Total Break: May 3 - May 6

Take Monday off to bridge May Holidays for a 4-day weekend

May Holidays

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 5, Tuesday, May 6
Total Break: May 3 - May 7

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

May Holidays

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 9
Total Break: May 8 - May 11

Take Friday off to bridge May Holidays 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.