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

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

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

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

All Saints' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 30 - Nov 1

All Saints' Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (2)

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

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 7
Total Break: May 6 - May 9

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

National Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 21, Tuesday, Jun 22
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 23

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

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.