Canada has 28 potential long weekends in 2021, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 22 natural 3-day weekends and 6 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Louis Riel Day
Feb 15, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Islander Day
Feb 15, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Feb 15, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Feb 15, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 2, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 5, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint George's Day
Apr 23, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Patriots' Day
May 24, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victoria Day
May 24, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Jun 24, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Holiday
Fête nationale du Québec
Jun 24, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Canada Day
Jul 1, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Orangemen's Day
Jul 12, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Civic Holiday
Aug 2, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
British Columbia Day
Aug 2, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Aug 2, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Brunswick Day
Aug 2, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Natal Day
Aug 2, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saskatchewan Day
Aug 2, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 16, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Aug 16, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Sep 6, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Thanksgiving
Oct 11, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Armistice Day
Nov 11, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Remembrance Day
Nov 11, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
28 long weekend opportunities Canada 2021
Last updated: April 1, 2026