Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

Saint Patrick's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 15 - Mar 17

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

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Weekend Period: May 3 - May 5

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 7 - Jun 9

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

King's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 14 - Jun 16

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

Emancipation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 2 - Aug 4

Emancipation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Boxing Day falls on Friday, 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 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

Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 7, Tuesday, Jul 8
Total Break: Jul 5 - Jul 9

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

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

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

Festival Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 29, Tuesday, Dec 30
Total Break: Dec 27 - Dec 31

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

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.