Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Mother's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 6 - Mar 8

Mother's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

International Nowruz Day

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

International Nowruz 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

International Nowruz Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 22
Total Break: Mar 20 - Mar 23

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

International Nowruz Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 22, Tuesday, Mar 23
Total Break: Mar 20 - Mar 24

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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 10
Total Break: Sep 9 - Sep 12

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.