PHOENIX — The four teams who earned a bye in last year's College Football Playoff all lost. But the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite a full seven-day break before the World Series, went on to win it all.

In 2026, there are a few federal holidays on the calendar that could allow workers to use their PTO for some extra time off. Christmas Day, the Fourth of July, and Juneteenth are on Fridays this year, ...