Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Epiphany (Three Kings' Day and Orthodox Christmas)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 4 - Jan 6

Epiphany (Three Kings' Day and Orthodox Christmas) 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

Slovak National Uprising Anniversary

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 29 - Aug 31

Slovak National Uprising Anniversary falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 13 - Sep 15

Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Second Day of Christmas

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

Second Day of Christmas 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.

Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic

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 Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic

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

Day of Victory over Fascism

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 9
Total Break: May 8 - May 11

Take Friday off to bridge Day of Victory over Fascism for a 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 22, Tuesday, Dec 23
Total Break: Dec 20 - Dec 24

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Christmas Eve

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.