Natural Long Weekends (2)

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

The third day of Chinese New Year

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 31 - Feb 2

The third day of Chinese New Year falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Tomb-Sweeping Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Tomb-Sweeping Day falls on Friday, 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

Chinese New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 27, Tuesday, Jan 28
Total Break: Jan 25 - Jan 29

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

The second day of Chinese New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 31
Total Break: Jan 30 - Feb 2

Take Friday off to bridge The second day of Chinese New Year 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

National Day of the People's Republic of China

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 29, Tuesday, Sep 30
Total Break: Sep 27 - Oct 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Day of the People's Republic of China

The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 6
Total Break: Oct 4 - Oct 7

Take Monday off to bridge The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival for a 4-day weekend

Double Ninth Festival

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 27, Tuesday, Oct 28
Total Break: Oct 25 - Oct 29

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Double Ninth Festival

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.