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

Martyrs' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Martyrs' Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Armed Forces Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 18, Tuesday, Jan 19
Total Break: Jan 16 - Jan 20

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

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Africa Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 24
Total Break: May 22 - May 25

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

National Day of the Republic of Mali

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 20, Tuesday, Sep 21
Total Break: Sep 18 - Sep 22

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Day of the Republic of Mali

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.