Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 12, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 12 - Mar 14

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha (estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Coptic 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 Coptic Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

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

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17
Total Break: May 15 - May 18

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Adha (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17, Tuesday, May 18
Total Break: May 15 - May 19

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha (estimated)

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.