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

Statehood Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 15, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 13 - Feb 15

Statehood Day falls on Monday, 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 Monday

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

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Orthodox Christmas Day

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 Orthodox Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

Statehood Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 15
Total Break: Feb 13 - Feb 16

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

Labor Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 3
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

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

Armistice Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 12
Total Break: Nov 11 - Nov 14

Take Friday 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.