Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

National Heroes Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 25 - Jan 27

National Heroes Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Emancipation Day

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

Emancipation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Discovery Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Weekend Period: May 17 - May 19

Discovery Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

King's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 21 - Jun 23

King's Birthday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Constitution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 5 - Jul 7

Constitution Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Remembrance Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Weekend Period: Nov 8 - Nov 10

Remembrance Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

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

Ash Wednesday

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 3, Tuesday, Mar 4
Total Break: Mar 1 - Mar 5

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Ash Wednesday

General Election Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 28, Tuesday, Apr 29
Total Break: Apr 26 - Apr 30

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

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas 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.