Total Long Weekends
11
Long Weekends in United States
Plan your long weekends in United States for 2027. Discover 3-day and 4-day weekends, public holidays, bridge days, dates, and short-trip opportunities.
3-Day Weekends
9
4-Day Weekends
2
Longest Break
4
All Long Weekends in 2027
11 opportunities shown for United States
3-day weekends
4-day weekends
| Period | Dates | Days | Includes Holiday | Long Weekend Type | Perfect For | Next Occasion In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 - Jan 3 | Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year's Day | 3-day weekend | New Year Escape | 136 days |
| Jan 16 - Jan 18 | Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 3-day weekend | Winter Getaway | 151 days |
| Feb 13 - Feb 15 | Sat, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 15 | 3 days | Presidents Day | 3-day weekend | City Break | 179 days |
| May 29 - May 31 | Sat, May 29 - Mon, May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day | 3-day weekend | Beach Trip | 284 days |
| Jun 18 - Jun 20 | Fri, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 20 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 3-day weekend | Family Vacation | 304 days |
| Jul 3 - Jul 5 | Sat, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day | 3-day weekend | Family Vacation | 319 days |
| Sep 4 - Sep 6 | Sat, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 6 | 3 days | Labour Day | 3-day weekend | Last Summer Trip | 382 days |
| Oct 9 - Oct 11 | Sat, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 11 | 3 days | Columbus Day | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | 417 days |
| Nov 11 - Nov 14 | Thu, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 14 | 4 days | Veterans Day | Bridge Day | Short Vacation | 450 days |
| Nov 25 - Nov 28 | Thu, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 28 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day | Bridge Day | Thanksgiving Getaway | 464 days |
| Dec 24 - Dec 26 | Fri, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas Day | 3-day weekend | Holiday Celebration | 493 days |
Make the most of your long weekends
Plan early for popular holiday weekends. Draft travel copy should later cover flights, hotel timing, road trip routes, weather considerations, and local event planning.
View Travel TipsWhat Is a Long Weekend?
A long weekend is an extended break created when a public holiday connects with a Saturday or Sunday. Monday and Friday holidays usually create 3-day weekends. Tuesday and Thursday holidays can become 4-day breaks when a traveler, worker, or student uses one bridge day.
This page focuses on calendar opportunities and draft planning copy. A later content pass should add country-specific norms, closure details, and travel guidance for each major holiday weekend.
How to Create More Long Weekends in 2027
Veterans Day
Take off Friday, November 12
4-day break
Thanksgiving Day
Take off Friday, November 26
4-day break
Long Weekends by Month
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a long weekend?
A long weekend is an extended break where a public holiday connects with a Saturday or Sunday, usually creating three or more consecutive days away from normal work or school schedules.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a workday between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that day off can turn a Tuesday or Thursday holiday into a longer break.
How are long weekends calculated?
This page checks public holidays that fall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Monday and Friday holidays create 3-day weekends, while Tuesday and Thursday holidays can create bridge-day opportunities.
Does this page include school holidays?
The long-weekend table focuses on public holidays. School holidays may overlap with these dates, but they are tracked separately on the main holidays calendar.
Are these guaranteed days off?
Public holiday closures vary by country, region, employer, and school system. Bridge days usually require taking leave unless they are officially observed locally.