Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

Independence Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 31 - Feb 2

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

International Women's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 7 - Mar 9

International Women's Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

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

Constitution Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Weekend Period: May 16 - May 18

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

Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Sep 25 - Sep 27

Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Angam Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Weekend Period: Oct 24 - Oct 26

Angam 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

Day following Christmas (observed)

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

Day following Christmas (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.

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

Day following Independence Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 2
Total Break: Jan 31 - Feb 3

Take Monday off to bridge Day following Independence Day (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Easter Tuesday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 6
Total Break: Apr 4 - Apr 7

Take Monday off to bridge Easter Tuesday for a 4-day weekend

RONPHOS Handover

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 29, Tuesday, Jun 30
Total Break: Jun 27 - Jul 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with RONPHOS Handover

Ibumin Earoeni Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 17, Tuesday, Aug 18
Total Break: Aug 15 - Aug 19

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Ibumin Earoeni 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.