Ontario Long Weekends 2000
7 long weekends in Ontario for 2000. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
7
long weekends
7 from statutory holidays
1 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2000
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 21–23 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holiday |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2000 holidays into longer breaks
Assumes a Monday–Friday job and statutory holidays only: take the workdays sandwiched between a holiday and a weekend off and the breaks join up. Your employer's schedule decides.
| Take off | Break | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | 10days | Christmas DaySt. Stephen's DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2000?
- 7 in total: Feb 19–21 (Family Day); Apr 21–23 (Good Friday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Civic Holiday); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 7, 2000 a statutory holiday in Ontario?
- No. Ontario's Employment Standards Act lists 9 public holidays and the Civic Holiday is not one of them. Many employers and municipalities observe it, but there is no legal requirement for a day off or premium pay.
- How can I turn 2000 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2000 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years: