Ontario Long Weekends 2004
6 long weekends in Ontario for 2004. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
6
long weekends
6 from statutory holidays
3 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2004
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14–16 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 9–11 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 22–24 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jul 31 – Aug 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holiday |
| Sep 4–6 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 9–11 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
Bridge days: turn 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri Jan 2 | Jan 1–4 | 4days | New Year's Day |
| 1 day Fri Jul 2 | Jul 1–4 | 4days | Canada Day |
| 1 day Fri Oct 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 3 | 4days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2004?
- 6 in total: Feb 14–16 (Family Day); Apr 9–11 (Good Friday); May 22–24 (Victoria Day); Jul 31 – Aug 2 (Civic Holiday); Sep 4–6 (Labour Day); Oct 9–11 (Thanksgiving).
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 2, 2004 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 2004 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2004 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Jul 2) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Oct 1) for 4 days in a row, Sep 30 – Oct 3 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
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