Natural Long Weekends (5)

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

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 15 - Feb 17

Independence Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 29 - Mar 31

Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Catholic Easter (observed); Orthodox Easter (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Catholic Easter (observed); Orthodox Easter (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Europe Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Weekend Period: May 9 - May 11

Europe Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 6 - Jun 8

Eid al-Adha (estimated) 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 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

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Orthodox Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 6
Total Break: Jan 4 - Jan 7

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

Constitution Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 7, Tuesday, Apr 8
Total Break: Apr 5 - Apr 9

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

International 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 International Labor Day for a 4-day weekend

Catholic 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 Catholic 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.