Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

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

National Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

National Day falls on Friday, 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

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

Epiphany

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 5
Total Break: Jan 3 - Jan 6

Take Monday off to bridge Epiphany for a 4-day weekend

Corpus Christi

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 5
Total Break: Jun 4 - Jun 7

Take Friday off to bridge Corpus Christi for a 4-day weekend

National Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 9, Tuesday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 7 - Nov 11

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

Christmas Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 25
Total Break: Dec 24 - Dec 27

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Eve 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.