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

Martyrs' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 9, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 9 - Apr 11

Martyrs' Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Women's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 13, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 13 - Aug 15

Women's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Evacuation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 15, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 15 - Oct 17

Evacuation Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (5)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Revolution and Youth Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 15
Total Break: Jan 14 - Jan 17

Take Friday off to bridge Revolution and Youth Day for a 4-day weekend

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

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

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

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 12
Total Break: Mar 11 - Mar 14

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17
Total Break: May 15 - May 18

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) 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.