Total Long Weekends
11
Long Weekends in United States
Plan your long weekends in United States for 2028. 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 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 - Jan 2 | Fri, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 2 | 3 days | New Year's Day | 3-day weekend | New Year Escape | 455 days |
| Jan 15 - Jan 17 | Sat, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 17 | 3 days | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 3-day weekend | Winter Getaway | 470 days |
| Feb 19 - Feb 21 | Sat, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 21 | 3 days | Presidents Day | 3-day weekend | City Break | 505 days |
| May 27 - May 29 | Sat, May 27 - Mon, May 29 | 3 days | Memorial Day | 3-day weekend | Beach Trip | 603 days |
| Jun 17 - Jun 19 | Sat, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 19 | 3 days | Juneteenth National Independence Day | 3-day weekend | Family Vacation | 624 days |
| Jul 1 - Jul 4 | Sat, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 4 | 4 days | Independence Day | Bridge Day | Family Vacation | 638 days |
| Sep 2 - Sep 4 | Sat, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 4 | 3 days | Labour Day | 3-day weekend | Last Summer Trip | 701 days |
| Oct 7 - Oct 9 | Sat, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 9 | 3 days | Columbus Day | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | 736 days |
| Nov 10 - Nov 12 | Fri, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 12 | 3 days | Veterans Day | 3-day weekend | Weekend Getaway | 770 days |
| Nov 23 - Nov 26 | Thu, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 26 | 4 days | Thanksgiving Day | Bridge Day | Thanksgiving Getaway | 783 days |
| Dec 23 - Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 25 | 3 days | Christmas Day | 3-day weekend | Holiday Celebration | 813 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 2028
Independence Day
Take off Monday, July 3
4-day break
Thanksgiving Day
Take off Friday, November 24
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.