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I’m the only associate in my practice group. I have hated every single moment of every single day that I’ve worked under these partners.

I’m glad conflicts finally went through. I am planning on giving two weeks notice (hoping they don’t ask me to stay longer until they find a replacement). Unfortunately, I’m in a highly specialized group, so it’s not easy for another associate to just pick up the work.

Would it be bad to say no to their request to stay longer? I don’t want to burn any bridges, but I also want to take a week off before starting my new job.

Lastly, as I mentioned, I hate the partners I work with. Also, I get anxiety thinking about calling them to tell them I’m leaving without another party present. Should I just call the practice group chair first and let him tell the other partners? I like the practice group chair (just not some of the partners in my sub-practice).

At the end of the day, I will burn bridges if need be, but unless I have to, I would prefer not to do so.

No, it's not bad to say no to staying longer. But I also don't think they'll ask you to do that. If they do, you can just tell them that your start date with the new firm doesn't allow it. You don't have to tell them that involves a week off (which you're more than entitled to). If that burns bridges, it's because they're being unreasonable and it's not really worth trying to keep those bridges intact. Employers have to be able to survive employees leaving through some other method than making the employee stay longer.

I would definitely call the practice chair first, and then maybe it would make sense just to email the rest of the partners? (But others may have better ideas.)

I would definitely tell the practice group leader/chair, and ask them their advice on how to tell/handle the other partners (especially if you think they will not react well). Get the practice group leader on your side (tell them how much you value them as a mentor, and that you will miss working with them). Then, act on their advice (assuming it's like, not obviously bad advice). That may mean they tell you to call people, but they may tell you an email is fine and when you act on the advice of the person in charge, they will likely defend their/your decision if there are grumblings behind your back on how you handled things. Honestly, if it's really bad, ask the practice group chair to be on the call with you if you think they're reasonable enough and if they understand the dynamics of the partners you work for.

I can't imagine they'll ask you to stay longer, but it's fine to tell them no, your new firm has a immovable start date. Don't give up your week of vacation for these folks.