Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Carnival Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 1 - Mar 3

Carnival Monday 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

Canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles

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

Canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (10)

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

Carnival Tuesday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 3
Total Break: Mar 1 - Mar 4

Take Monday off to bridge Carnival Tuesday for a 4-day weekend

Maundy Thursday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 18
Total Break: Apr 17 - Apr 20

Take Friday off to bridge Maundy Thursday for a 4-day weekend

International Worker's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge International Worker's Day for a 4-day weekend

Family Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 16
Total Break: May 15 - May 18

Take Friday off to bridge Family Day for a 4-day weekend

Battle of Carabobo

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 23
Total Break: Jun 21 - Jun 24

Take Monday off to bridge Battle of Carabobo for a 4-day weekend

Birthday of Simon Bolivar

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jul 25
Total Break: Jul 24 - Jul 27

Take Friday off to bridge Birthday of Simon Bolivar for a 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

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

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Christmas Eve

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

New Year's Eve

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 29, Tuesday, Dec 30
Total Break: Dec 27 - Dec 31

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Eve

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.