Ontario Long Weekends 2014
7 long weekends in Ontario for 2014. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
7
long weekends
7 from statutory holidays
5 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2014
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15–17 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 18–20 | 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 |
| Dec 26–28 | Fri–Sun | 3days | St. Stephen's Day |
Bridge days: turn 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3 | Jan 1–5 | 5days | New Year's 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 |
| 3 days Mon Dec 22, Tue Dec 23, Wed Dec 24 | Dec 20–28 | 9days | Christmas DaySt. Stephen's Day |
| 3 days Mon Dec 29, Tue Dec 30, Wed Dec 31 | Dec 25 – Jan 1 | 8days | Christmas DaySt. Stephen's DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2014?
- 7 in total: Feb 15–17 (Family Day); Apr 18–20 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Civic Holiday); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day).
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 4, 2014 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 2014 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2014 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 3 days off (Mon Dec 22, Tue Dec 23, Wed Dec 24) for 9 days in a row, Dec 20–28 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
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