2026 Wedding Dates to Make Your PTO Go Farther With a 4-Day Weekend!

Planning a 2026 wedding? These strategic dates make the most of your vacation time to keep the celebration going longer

 

Nearly every couple that gets married has struggled with the question: “How much PTO should I take for my wedding?” Why not get married on a 4-day weekend to make the most of your and your guests’ vacation time!

 

On top of the usual wedding planning logistics (venue, officiant, attire, budget, etc.), there’s also the need to navigate how much vacation time to take — and whether or not your boss and coworkers will be supportive of your plans. 

 

Most newlyweds use PTO for their wedding and honeymoon. Most wedding guests do too, for traveling to and from the wedding, and for celebrating with the couple. 

 

So making the most of your PTO when choosing a wedding date isn’t just smart financially — it also makes it easier for guests to attend your wedding. Especially out of town guests. 

 

With all this in mind, here are the best wedding dates in 2026 for maximizing your PTO — and your celebration! 

 

 

What makes these 2026 wedding dates so good?

 

• Perfect for multi-day wedding celebrations and long weekend weddings
• Help couples and wedding guests maximize their PTO 
• Near holidays, but not on holidays themselves (which may help avoid vendor holiday surcharges) 

 

 

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4-Day Weekend Weddings in 2026: Best Wedding Dates for Using PTO! 

*Note: These PTO dates are designed for classic 9-to-5ers and corporate cuties. If you work retail, hospitality, seasonal service work, etc. — you know these holiday weekends can be difficult to take off. You might want to consider an affordable weekday wedding or off-peak date instead.

 

• January 2nd, 2026

 

Back to back with New Year’s Day and the weekend for 4 consecutive days off to spend with your friends and family.

 

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• January 20th, 2026

 

Choose this wedding date to take advantage of a 4-day weekend that includes Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 

• February 13th or February 17th, 2026

 

Take off this Friday the 13th, or the following Tuesday for 4 straight days off for wedding fun with the help of President's Day (on February 16th). If you time it right, this is the perfect set-up for a Valentine's Day wedding! 

 

RELATED: The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony Scripts & Vows

 

• May 26th, 2026

 

This sweet spring wedding date will give you a 4-day wedding weekend, taking advantage of the Memorial Day holiday. 

 

• June 22nd, 2026

 

Take this Monday off for four full days of wedded bliss, with the help of Juneteenth (on Friday, June 19th) and the weekend. These wedding dates also fall close to Father's Day (June 21st, 2026), perfect for couples who want to include dads and father-figures in the celebration! 

 

RELATED: Include Dads & Father-Figures in a Wedding Ceremony With These Sweet Ideas

 

• July 6th, 2026

 

Fireworks will fly on this romantic four day weekend wedding! The federal holiday is observed on Friday, July 3rd this year, so use your PTO on Monday, July 6th,  to spend the most time with your guests. 

 

• September 8th, 2026

 

Take this day off for a long weekend wedding with a little help from Labor Day. Enjoy the pleasant weather with a BBQ or picnic reception after exchanging your vows!

 

• October 9th or October 13th, 2026

 

Dreaming of an October wedding, filled with fall colors and maybe some witchy wedding themes? Choose either of these dates for four full days of wedding celebrations with guests. 

 

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• November 9th and 10th, 2026

 

Bonus! With Veterans Day on a Wednesday this year, you can create a 5-day weekend by taking off the two days before, and roll the weekend into nonstop fun with friends and family.  

 

• November 27th, 2026

 

A Thanksgiving Day wedding can be overwhelming, but getting married on a long weekend over Thanksgiving? That makes for a perfect mix of friends, family, fun, and private time to savor it all afterwards.

 

• December 24th, 2026

 

Take this day off for a 4-day wedding weekend over Christmas! Theme weddings are always an option too — consider getting married by Santa Claus, or taking your vows at home surrounded by cozy holiday decorations. 

 

RELATED: 5 Christmas Wedding Ceremony Ideas for Creative Couples & Officiants

 

 

The Takeaway

 

Picking a wedding date is a mix of personal preference and practical thinking. Some couples already have a meaningful date in mind (like an anniversary or numerological date). Others choose a wedding date based on their dream-venue’s availability. And still others plan around seasonal vibes, vacations, or family commitments. 

 

If you and your partner prioritize quality time together and in community with friends and relatives, consider these wedding dates to make the most of your paid time off. Get married on a long weekend and celebrate your wedding for days! 

 

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