Canada has 21 potential long weekends in 2023, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 20 natural 3-day weekends and 1 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Louis Riel Day
Feb 20, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Islander Day
Feb 20, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Feb 20, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Feb 20, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2023 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 7, 2023 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 10, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Patriots' Day
May 22, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victoria Day
May 22, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Civic Holiday
Aug 7, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
British Columbia Day
Aug 7, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Aug 7, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Brunswick Day
Aug 7, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Natal Day
Aug 7, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saskatchewan Day
Aug 7, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 21, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Aug 21, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Sep 4, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Thanksgiving
Oct 9, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2023 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2023 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
21 long weekend opportunities Canada 2023
Last updated: April 1, 2026