Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

International Women's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 7 - Mar 9

International Women's Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

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

Spring Festival (observed)

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

Spring Festival (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Constitution and State Flag Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Weekend Period: May 16 - May 18

Constitution and State Flag Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Non-working day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Weekend Period: Sep 26 - Sep 28

Non-working 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.

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

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 (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 28
Total Break: Sep 26 - Sep 29

Take Monday off to bridge Independence Day (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Memorial Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 5
Total Break: Oct 3 - Oct 6

Take Monday off to bridge Memorial 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.