Canada has 29 potential long weekends in 2022, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 26 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Louis Riel Day
Feb 21, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Islander Day
Feb 21, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Feb 21, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Feb 21, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2022 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Apr 15, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 18, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Patriots' Day
May 23, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victoria Day
May 23, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21, 2022 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Discovery Day
Jun 24, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Holiday
Fête nationale du Québec
Jun 24, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Canada Day
Jul 1, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Orangemen's Day
Jul 12, 2022 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Civic Holiday
Aug 1, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
British Columbia Day
Aug 1, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Aug 1, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Brunswick Day
Aug 1, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Natal Day
Aug 1, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saskatchewan Day
Aug 1, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 15, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Aug 15, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Sep 5, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 19, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Thanksgiving
Oct 10, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Armistice Day
Nov 11, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Remembrance Day
Nov 11, 2022 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2022 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
29 long weekend opportunities Canada 2022
Last updated: April 1, 2026