Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

Chinese New Year (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 6 - Feb 8

Chinese New Year (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha

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

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

National Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 9, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 7 - Aug 9

National Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (3)

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

Eid al-Fitr

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

Vesak Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 20, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 21
Total Break: May 20 - May 23

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

Diwali

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, October 28, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Oct 29
Total Break: Oct 28 - Oct 31

Take Friday off to bridge Diwali 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.