Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

International Nowruz Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 21 - Mar 23

International Nowruz Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Constitution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Nov 6 - Nov 8

Constitution Day falls on Friday, 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.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

International Nowruz Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 23
Total Break: Mar 21 - Mar 24

Take Monday off to bridge International Nowruz Day for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 7, Tuesday, Sep 8
Total Break: Sep 5 - Sep 9

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

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.