Total Long Weekends
10
Long Weekends in United States
Plan your long weekends in United States for 2026. Discover 3-day and 4-day weekends, public holidays, bridge days, dates, and short-trip opportunities.
3-Day Weekends
8
4-Day Weekends
2
Longest Break
4
All Long Weekends in 2026
10 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 4 | Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 4 | 4 days | New Year's Day | Bridge Day | New Year Escape | Passed |
| Jan 17 - Jan 19 | Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 3-day weekend | Winter Getaway | Passed |
| Feb 14 - Feb 16 | Sat, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 16 | 3 days | Presidents Day | 3-day weekend | City Break | Passed |
| May 23 - May 25 | Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day | 3-day weekend | Beach Trip | Passed |
| Jun 19 - Jun 21 | Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 3-day weekend | Family Vacation | Passed |
| Jul 3 - Jul 5 | Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day | 3-day weekend | Family Vacation | Passed |
| Sep 5 - Sep 7 | Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7 | 3 days | Labour Day | 3-day weekend | Last Summer Trip | 18 days |
| Oct 10 - Oct 12 | Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12 | 3 days | Columbus Day | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | 53 days |
| Nov 26 - Nov 29 | Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day | Bridge Day | Thanksgiving Getaway | 100 days |
| Dec 25 - Dec 27 | Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas Day | 3-day weekend | Holiday Celebration | 129 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 2026
New Year's Day
Take off Friday, January 2
4-day break
Thanksgiving Day
Take off Friday, November 27
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.