Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 30, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 30 - May 2

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Easter falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 21, 2027
Weekend Period: Jun 19 - Jun 21

Pentecost 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.

Epiphany

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 4, Tuesday, Jan 5
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 6

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

Saint John the Baptist

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 8
Total Break: Jan 7 - Jan 10

Take Friday off to bridge Saint John the Baptist for a 4-day weekend

Children's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 31
Total Break: May 29 - Jun 1

Take Monday off to bridge Children's Day for a 4-day weekend

Saint Andrew's Day

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

Take Monday off to bridge Saint Andrew's Day for a 4-day weekend

National Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 29, Tuesday, Nov 30
Total Break: Nov 27 - Dec 1

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