Natural Long Weekends (7)

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

New Year Holidays

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 2 - Jan 4

New Year Holidays falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

New Year Holidays

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 3 - Jan 5

New Year Holidays falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

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

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

May Holidays

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

May Holidays falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

May Holidays

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Weekend Period: May 8 - May 10

May Holidays falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 29 - Aug 31

Independence Day falls on Monday, 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

New Year Holidays

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 5
Total Break: Jan 3 - Jan 6

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

Christmas Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 5, Tuesday, Jan 6
Total Break: Jan 3 - Jan 7

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

Constitution Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 4
Total Break: May 2 - May 5

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

May Holidays

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 4, Tuesday, May 5
Total Break: May 2 - May 6

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 7, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 8
Total Break: May 7 - May 10

Take Friday off to bridge May Holidays 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

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.