Natural Long Weekends (5)

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 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 2 - Jan 4

New Year's Day falls on Friday, 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

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Weekend Period: May 22 - May 24

Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Statehood Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Weekend Period: Jul 11 - Jul 13

Statehood Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Njegos Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Weekend Period: Nov 13 - Nov 15

Njegos 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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 22
Total Break: May 21 - May 24

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

Statehood Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 13
Total Break: Jul 11 - Jul 14

Take Monday off to bridge Statehood 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.