Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

King's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 14, 2027
Weekend Period: Jun 12 - Jun 14

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

Emancipation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 2, 2027
Weekend Period: Jul 31 - Aug 2

Emancipation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Festival Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 31, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 31 - Jan 2

Festival Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (3)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Saint Patrick's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 15, Tuesday, Mar 16
Total Break: Mar 13 - Mar 17

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Saint Patrick's Day

Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 12, Tuesday, Jul 13
Total Break: Jul 10 - Jul 14

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

Boxing Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 27
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Monday off to bridge Boxing Day (observed) 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.