Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

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

Assumption Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Assumption Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Reformation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 31 - Nov 2

Reformation Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence and Unity Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Independence and Unity 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

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

Statehood Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 23, Tuesday, Jun 24
Total Break: Jun 21 - Jun 25

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

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas 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.