Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

Catholic Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Catholic Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Orthodox Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 30, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 30 - May 2

Orthodox Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha (estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 22, 2027
Weekend Period: Nov 20 - Nov 22

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 4, Tuesday, Jan 5
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 6

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

Saint Maron's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 8
Total Break: Feb 6 - Feb 9

Take Monday off to bridge Saint Maron's Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Feast of the Annunciation

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 25, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 26
Total Break: Mar 25 - Mar 28

Take Friday off to bridge Feast of the Annunciation for a 4-day weekend

Ashura (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 14
Total Break: Jun 12 - Jun 15

Take Monday off to bridge Ashura (estimated) 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.