Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Youth Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 14 - Mar 16

Youth Day (observed) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Senior Citizens Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Weekend Period: May 3 - May 5

Senior Citizens Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

President's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Weekend Period: May 31 - Jun 2

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

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 30 - Sep 1

Labor Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

United Nations Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 24 - Oct 26

United Nations Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Family Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Weekend Period: Nov 28 - Nov 30

Family 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 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

Constitution Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 7, Tuesday, Jul 8
Total Break: Jul 5 - Jul 9

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

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 29, Tuesday, Sep 30
Total Break: Sep 27 - Oct 1

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

Thanksgiving Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 28
Total Break: Nov 27 - Nov 30

Take Friday off to bridge Thanksgiving 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.