Canada has 29 potential long weekends in 2008, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 21 natural 3-day weekends and 8 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Family Day
Feb 11, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Louis Riel Day
Feb 18, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Islander Day
Feb 18, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Feb 18, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Feb 18, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Mar 21, 2008 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Mar 24, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Patriots' Day
May 19, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victoria Day
May 19, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Jun 24, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Holiday
Fête nationale du Québec
Jun 24, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Canada Day
Jul 1, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Civic Holiday
Aug 4, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
British Columbia Day
Aug 4, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Aug 4, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Brunswick Day
Aug 4, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Natal Day
Aug 4, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saskatchewan Day
Aug 4, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 18, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Aug 18, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Sep 1, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Thanksgiving
Oct 13, 2008 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Armistice Day
Nov 11, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Remembrance Day
Nov 11, 2008 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2008 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2008 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
29 long weekend opportunities Canada 2008
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026