Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Heroes' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 1 - Feb 3

Heroes' Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Women's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 5 - Apr 7

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

Victory Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 6 - Sep 8

Victory Day (observed) falls on Monday, 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.

International Fraternalism 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 International Fraternalism Day

International Workers' 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 International Workers' Day for a 4-day weekend

National Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 23, Tuesday, Jun 24
Total Break: Jun 21 - Jun 25

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

Armed Forces Day

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

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

Family 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 Family 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.