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

Holi

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 22, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Holi 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

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Indigenous People Day

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

Indigenous People Day 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.

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

Day of Freedoms

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, July 1, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jul 2
Total Break: Jul 1 - Jul 4

Take Friday off to bridge Day of Freedoms 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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, November 25, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Nov 26
Total Break: Nov 25 - Nov 28

Take Friday off to bridge Independence 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.