Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 31 - Feb 2

Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Day following Independence Day (observed)

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

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

International Women's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 8 - Mar 10

International Women's Day (observed) 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

Constitution Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Weekend Period: May 17 - May 19

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

Angam Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 25 - Oct 27

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

Day following Christmas

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

Day following Christmas falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Easter Tuesday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 21
Total Break: Apr 19 - Apr 22

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

RONPHOS Handover

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 30
Total Break: Jun 28 - Jul 1

Take Monday off to bridge RONPHOS Handover for a 4-day weekend

Ibumin Earoeni Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 18
Total Break: Aug 16 - Aug 19

Take Monday off to bridge Ibumin Earoeni Day for a 4-day weekend

Sir Hammer DeRoburt 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 Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day for a 4-day weekend

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

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.