Newfoundland and Labrador Long Weekends 2008
6 long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador 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
8 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2008
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15–17 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Saint Patrick's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days Tue Mar 18, Wed Mar 19, Thu Mar 20 | Mar 15–23 | 9days | Saint Patrick's DayGood Friday |
| 2 days Mon Apr 21, Tue Apr 22 | Apr 19–23 | 5days | Saint George's Day |
| 2 days Thu Apr 24, Fri Apr 25 | Apr 23–27 | 5days | Saint George's Day |
| 1 day Mon Jun 23 | Jun 21–24 | 4days | Discovery Day |
| 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 Mon Nov 10 | Nov 8–11 | 4days | Armistice Day |
| 1 day Fri Dec 26 | Dec 25–28 | 4days | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008?
- 6 in total: Mar 15–17 (Saint Patrick's 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 Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?
- Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 23) for 4 days in a row, Jun 21–24 (Discovery Day); 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). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
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