Natural Long Weekends (6)

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

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

Mother's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 10, 2027
Weekend Period: May 8 - May 10

Mother's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Father's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 9, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 7 - Aug 9

Father's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

White Sunday (Lotu a Tamaiti)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 11, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 9 - Oct 11

White Sunday (Lotu a Tamaiti) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (1)

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

Independence Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 31
Total Break: May 29 - Jun 1

Take Monday off to bridge Independence 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.