Natural Long Weekends (5)

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 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Feast of Saint Peter Chanel

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 26 - Apr 28

Feast of Saint Peter Chanel falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Pentecost Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 7 - Jun 9

Pentecost Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 12 - Jul 14

National Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Assumption Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Assumption Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

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

Labor 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 Labor Day for a 4-day weekend

Victory Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 9
Total Break: May 8 - May 11

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

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 30
Total Break: May 29 - Jun 1

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

Territory Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jul 28
Total Break: Jul 26 - Jul 29

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

Armistice Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 8 - Nov 11

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

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.