Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Victory Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Weekend Period: May 8 - May 10

Victory Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Weekend Period: May 23 - May 25

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Saints Peter and Paul Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 27 - Jun 29

Saints Peter and Paul Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Feast of Saint Peter Chanel

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 27
Total Break: Apr 25 - Apr 28

Take Monday off to bridge Feast of Saint Peter Chanel for a 4-day weekend

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 15
Total Break: May 14 - May 17

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

National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 13
Total Break: Jul 11 - Jul 14

Take Monday off to bridge National Day for a 4-day weekend

Territory Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 27, Tuesday, Jul 28
Total Break: Jul 25 - Jul 29

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Territory Day

Armistice Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 9, Tuesday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 7 - Nov 11

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Armistice Day

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.