Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Armed Forces Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 18 - Jan 20

Armed Forces Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Day of the Republic of Mali

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 20 - Sep 22

National Day of the Republic of Mali falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Martyrs' Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 24, Tuesday, Mar 25
Total Break: Mar 22 - Mar 26

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

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

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 5
Total Break: Sep 4 - Sep 7

Take Friday off to bridge Prophet's Birthday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Prophet's Baptism (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 12
Total Break: Sep 11 - Sep 14

Take Friday off to bridge Prophet's Baptism (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas 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.