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

Christmas Day (by old style)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 8 - Jan 10

Christmas Day (by old style) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

International Women's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 6 - Mar 8

International Women's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Easter falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Day of Rejoicing

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 10, 2027
Weekend Period: May 8 - May 10

Day of Rejoicing falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Republic of Moldova Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 27 - Aug 29

Republic of Moldova Independence 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.

Christmas Day (by old style)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 8
Total Break: Jan 7 - Jan 10

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Day (by old style) for a 4-day weekend

International Children's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 31
Total Break: May 29 - Jun 1

Take Monday off to bridge International Children's Day for a 4-day weekend

National Language Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 30
Total Break: Aug 28 - Aug 31

Take Monday off to bridge National Language 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.