Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Labor Day (observed)

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

Labor Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 21, 2027
Weekend Period: May 21 - May 23

Independence Day falls on Friday, 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.

Statehood Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 12
Total Break: Jul 10 - Jul 13

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

Statehood Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 12, Tuesday, Jul 13
Total Break: Jul 10 - Jul 14

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Statehood 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.