Ontario Long Weekends 2011

9 long weekends in Ontario for 2011. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

At a glance
9
long weekends
9 from statutory holidays

Long weekends in 2011

DatesLengthHoliday
Feb 19–21Sat–Mon3daysFamily Day
Apr 22–24Fri–Sun3daysGood Friday
May 21–23Sat–Mon3daysVictoria Day
Jul 1–3Fri–Sun3daysCanada Day
Jul 30 – Aug 1Sat–Mon3daysCivic Holiday
Sep 3–5Sat–Mon3daysLabour Day
Sep 30 – Oct 2Fri–Sun3daysNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 8–10Sat–Mon3daysThanksgiving
Dec 24–26Sat–Mon3daysSt. Stephen's Day

Bridge days: turn 2011 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.

No 2011 bridge gives more than 2.5 days off per leave day; the long weekends above are the best deals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2011?
9 in total: Feb 19–21 (Family Day); Apr 22–24 (Good Friday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Jul 30 – Aug 1 (Civic Holiday); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving); Dec 24–26 (Boxing Day).
Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 1, 2011 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.

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