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Every United States break in 2026 that gets longer with exactly one leave day — and the exact date to file. The other 8 long weekends need no leave at all; save your credits for these.

Next break · in 143 days November 26-29, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 4 days off file Fri, Nov 27 ★

Thu Nov 26 holiday Fri 27 leave Sat 28 wknd Sun 29 wknd

One leave day — Fri, Nov 27 — connects this into a 4-day break.

Thanksgiving Day details →

Earlier this year (1)

January 1-4, 2026 New Year's Day 4 days off leave: Fri, Jan 2

Thu Jan 1 holiday Fri 2 leave Sat 3 wknd Sun 4 wknd

New Year's Day details →

How this differs from the Visualizer

The Visualizer maps every long weekend of the year, leave or no leave. This page filters to the breaks where filing one leave day actually buys you more rest — the ones worth spending a credit on.