Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

Day following Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 30 - Feb 1

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

International Women's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 6 - Mar 8

International Women's Day falls on Monday, 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

Constitution Day

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

Constitution Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Sep 25 - Sep 27

Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day (observed) 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

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.

Independence Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 1
Total Break: Jan 30 - Feb 2

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

Easter Tuesday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 29
Total Break: Mar 27 - Mar 30

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

RONPHOS Handover

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, July 1, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jul 2
Total Break: Jul 1 - Jul 4

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

Ibumin Earoeni Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, August 19, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 20
Total Break: Aug 19 - Aug 22

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

Angam Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 25
Total Break: Oct 23 - Oct 26

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

Day following Christmas (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 Day following Christmas (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.