Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

J. J. Roberts Memorial Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 15, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 13 - Mar 15

J. J. Roberts Memorial Birthday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Fasting and Prayer Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 9, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 9 - Apr 11

Fasting and Prayer Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Unification and Integration Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 14, 2027
Weekend Period: May 14 - May 16

National Unification and Integration Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Jul 24 - Jul 26

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Tubman Administration Goodwill Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Nov 27 - Nov 29

Tubman Administration Goodwill Day falls on Monday, 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.

Armed Forces Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, February 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Feb 12
Total Break: Feb 11 - Feb 14

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

Decoration Day

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 Decoration Day

National Flag Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 23
Total Break: Aug 21 - Aug 24

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

Thanksgiving Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 4, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 5
Total Break: Nov 4 - Nov 7

Take Friday off to bridge Thanksgiving 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.