Natural Long Weekends (4)

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

Statehood Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 15 - Feb 17

Statehood 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

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

Labor 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

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Orthodox Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 6
Total Break: Jan 4 - Jan 7

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

Labor Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

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

Armistice Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 8 - Nov 11

Take Monday off to bridge Armistice 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.