Natural Long Weekends (1)

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

Fasting and Prayer Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 11 - Apr 13

Fasting and Prayer Day falls on Friday, 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.

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

Armed Forces Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 10
Total Break: Feb 8 - Feb 11

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

Decoration Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 10, Tuesday, Mar 11
Total Break: Mar 8 - Mar 12

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

National Unification and Integration Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 12, Tuesday, May 13
Total Break: May 10 - May 14

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Unification and Integration Day

Thanksgiving Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 7
Total Break: Nov 6 - Nov 9

Take Friday off to bridge Thanksgiving Day for a 4-day weekend

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.