Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Weekend Period: May 23 - May 25

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

King's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 13 - Jun 15

King's Birthday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Emancipation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 1 - Aug 3

Emancipation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 28, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day (observed) 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.

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

Saint Patrick's Day

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

Take Monday off to bridge Saint Patrick's Day for a 4-day weekend

Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 6, Tuesday, Jul 7
Total Break: Jul 4 - Jul 8

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Festival Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 1
Total Break: Dec 31 - Jan 3

Take Friday off to bridge Festival 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.