Manitoba Long Weekends 2008
6 long weekends in Manitoba for 2008. 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 2008
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16–18 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Louis Riel Day |
| Mar 21–23 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holiday |
| Aug 30 – Sep 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
Bridge days: turn 2008 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 Mon Jun 30 | Jun 28 – Jul 1 | 4days | Canada Day |
| 1 day Mon Sep 29 | Sep 27–30 | 4days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 1 day Fri Dec 26 | Dec 25–28 | 4days | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Manitoba in 2008?
- 6 in total: Feb 16–18 (Louis Riel Day); Mar 21–23 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Civic Holiday); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving).
- How can I turn 2008 holidays in Manitoba into longer breaks?
- Based on Manitoba's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Sep 29) for 4 days in a row, Sep 27–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Take 1 day off (Fri Dec 26) for 4 days in a row, Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
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