Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

International Women's Rights Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 6 - Mar 8

International Women's Rights Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Lao New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 16, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 16 - Apr 18

Lao New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

International Labor Day (in lieu)

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

International Labor Day (in lieu) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (3)

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

Lao New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 12, Tuesday, Apr 13
Total Break: Apr 10 - Apr 14

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Lao New Year's Day

Lao New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 16
Total Break: Apr 15 - Apr 18

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

Lao National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 2, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 3
Total Break: Dec 2 - Dec 5

Take Friday off to bridge Lao National 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.