Natural Long Weekends (8)

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

New Year's Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 4, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 2 - Jan 4

New Year's Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Catholic Easter (observed)

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

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

Constitution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 9, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 9 - Apr 11

Constitution Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

International Labor Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

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

Europe Day (observed)

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

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

Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

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

Catholic Christmas Day (observed)

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

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

Bridge Day Opportunities (4)

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

Orthodox Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 8
Total Break: Jan 7 - Jan 10

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

Independence Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 15, Tuesday, Feb 16
Total Break: Feb 13 - Feb 17

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

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr (estimated) for a 4-day weekend

Orthodox Easter (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 3
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Monday off to bridge Orthodox Easter (observed) 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.