Natural Long Weekends (1)

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

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (5)

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

Chinese New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 17

Take Monday off to bridge Chinese New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

The second day of Chinese 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 The second day of Chinese New Year

The third day of Chinese 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 The third day of Chinese New Year for a 4-day weekend

National Day of the People's Republic of China

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Oct 2
Total Break: Oct 1 - Oct 4

Take Friday off to bridge National Day of the People's Republic of China 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.