Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

Father Lini Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 22, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 20 - Feb 22

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

Custom Chief's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 5, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 5 - Mar 7

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

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 26, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 26 - Mar 28

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, July 30, 2027
Weekend Period: Jul 30 - Aug 1

Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Assumption Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 16, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 14 - Aug 16

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

Unity Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Nov 27 - Nov 29

Unity Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Family Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

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

Bridge Day Opportunities (2)

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

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 7
Total Break: May 6 - May 9

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

Constitution Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 4
Total Break: Oct 2 - Oct 5

Take Monday off to bridge Constitution 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.