Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

Eid al-Fitr

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 29 - Mar 31

Eid al-Fitr 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

Indian Arrival Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Weekend Period: May 30 - Jun 1

Indian Arrival Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Corpus Christi (observed); Labor Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 20 - Jun 22

Corpus Christi (observed); Labor Day (observed) falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

African Emancipation Day

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

African Emancipation Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 30 - Sep 1

Independence Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Diwali

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 18 - Oct 20

Diwali falls on Monday, 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 (5)

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

Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 31
Total Break: Mar 29 - Apr 1

Take Monday off to bridge Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Corpus Christi; Labor Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 20
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 22

Take Friday off to bridge Corpus Christi; Labor Day for a 4-day weekend

Republic Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 22, Tuesday, Sep 23
Total Break: Sep 20 - Sep 24

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Republic 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.