Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

Lunar New Year

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Feb 20 - Feb 22

Lunar New Year falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Children's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 30 - Jun 1

Children's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Weekend Period: Jul 10 - Jul 12

National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary

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

National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (8)

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

Lunar New Year

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16, Tuesday, Feb 17
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 18

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Feb 20
Total Break: Feb 19 - Feb 22

Take Friday off to bridge Lunar New Year for a 4-day weekend

National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary

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 National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary for a 4-day weekend

National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 13, Tuesday, Jul 14
Total Break: Jul 11 - Jul 15

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Festival and People's Revolution Anniversary

Genghis Khan's Birthday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 9
Total Break: Nov 7 - Nov 10

Take Monday off to bridge Genghis Khan's Birthday for a 4-day weekend

Republic Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 27
Total Break: Nov 26 - Nov 29

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

National Freedom and Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 28
Total Break: Dec 26 - Dec 29

Take Monday off to bridge National Freedom and Independence 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.