Canada Long Weekends 2012
10 long-weekend dates across Canada in 2012. Some holidays apply only in certain provinces (shown next to each name); pick your province for its exact list.
Long weekends in 2012
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family DayCA-BC |
| Feb 18–20 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Louis Riel DayCA-MBIslander DayCA-PEHeritage DayCA-NSFamily DayCA-AB · CA-ON · CA-SK |
| Apr 6–9 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster MondayCA-AB · CA-PE |
| Apr 21–23 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Saint George's DayCA-NL |
| May 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Patriots' DayCA-QCVictoria Day |
| Jun 30 – Jul 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Canada DayCA-AB |
| Aug 4–6 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic HolidayCA-MB · CA-NL · CA-NT · CA-NU · CA-ONBritish Columbia DayCA-BCHeritage DayCA-AB · CA-YTNew Brunswick DayCA-NBNatal DayCA-NSSaskatchewan DayCA-SK |
| Aug 18–20 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Gold Cup Parade DayCA-PEDiscovery DayCA-YT |
| Sep 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 6–8 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
Bridge days: turn 2012 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 Dec 24 | Dec 22–25 | 4days | Christmas Day |
| 1 day Mon Dec 31 | Dec 29 – Jan 1 | 4days | New Year's Day |
Long weekends by province
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Canada in 2012?
- 10 in total: Feb 11–13 (Family Day); Feb 18–20 (Louis Riel Day / Islander Day / Heritage Day / Family Day); Apr 6–9 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); Apr 21–23 (Saint George's Day); May 19–21 (National Patriots' Day / Victoria Day); Jun 30 – Jul 2 (Canada Day); Aug 4–6 (Civic Holiday / British Columbia Day / Heritage Day / New Brunswick Day / Natal Day / Saskatchewan Day); Aug 18–20 (Gold Cup Parade Day / Discovery Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving). Whether you get each one off depends on your province.
- Which province has the most long weekends in 2012?
- Counting each province's listed holidays (including commonly observed optional days), Alberta has the most at 7; Quebec has the fewest at 4.
- How can I turn 2012 holidays in Canada into longer breaks?
- Based on Canada's 2012 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Dates come from the same data as the Canada 2012 holiday calendar, where each date cites its source. · Privacy