Canada has 22 potential long weekends in 2026, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 19 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Louis Riel Day
Feb 16, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Islander Day
Feb 16, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Feb 16, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Feb 16, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint George's Day
Apr 23, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Patriots' Day
May 18, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Victoria Day
May 18, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Civic Holiday
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
British Columbia Day
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
New Brunswick Day
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Natal Day
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saskatchewan Day
Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 17, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Discovery Day
Aug 17, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Sep 7, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Thanksgiving
Oct 12, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
22 long weekend opportunities Canada 2026
Last updated: April 1, 2026