Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Weekend Period: May 23 - May 25

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, 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.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

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

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 15
Total Break: May 14 - May 17

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

National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 22
Total Break: Jun 20 - Jun 23

Take Monday off to bridge 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.