Canada has 24 potential long weekends in 2012, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 21 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Family Day
Feb 13, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Louis Riel Day
Feb 20, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Islander Day
Feb 20, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Feb 20, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Feb 20, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 6, 2012 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 9, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint George's Day
Apr 23, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Patriots' Day
May 21, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victoria Day
May 21, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21, 2012 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Canada Day
Jul 2, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Orangemen's Day
Jul 12, 2012 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Civic Holiday
Aug 6, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
British Columbia Day
Aug 6, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Aug 6, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Brunswick Day
Aug 6, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Natal Day
Aug 6, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saskatchewan Day
Aug 6, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 20, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Aug 20, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Sep 3, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Thanksgiving
Oct 8, 2012 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2012 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
24 long weekend opportunities Canada 2012
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026