Natural Long Weekends (2)

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

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Statehood Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 12 - Jul 14

Statehood Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

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 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

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

Labor Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

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

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 19, Tuesday, May 20
Total Break: May 17 - May 21

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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 23
Total Break: May 22 - May 25

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

Statehood Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 14
Total Break: Jul 12 - Jul 15

Take Monday off to bridge Statehood Day (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Njegos Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 14
Total Break: Nov 13 - Nov 16

Take Friday off to bridge Njegos 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.