Natural Long Weekends (10)

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

Commonwealth Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 8 - Mar 10

Commonwealth Day 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

JAGS McCartney Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
Weekend Period: May 24 - May 26

JAGS McCartney Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

King's Birthday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 21 - Jun 23

King's Birthday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Emancipation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 1 - Aug 3

Emancipation Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Youth Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Sep 26 - Sep 28

National Youth Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Heritage Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 11 - Oct 13

National Heritage Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Day of Thanksgiving

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Weekend Period: Nov 28 - Nov 30

National Day of Thanksgiving falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Boxing Day

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

Boxing Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (2)

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

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.