Alberta Long Weekends 2016
11 long weekends in Alberta for 2016. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
11
long weekends
11 from statutory holidays
2 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2016
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 13–15 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Mar 25–28 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| May 21–23 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jul 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Canada Day |
| Jul 30 – Aug 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Heritage Day |
| Sep 3–5 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Fri–Sun | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 8–10 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
| Nov 11–13 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 24–26 | Sat–Mon | 3days | St. Stephen's Day |
Bridge days: turn 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days Mon Mar 21, Tue Mar 22, Wed Mar 23, Thu Mar 24 | Mar 19–28 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 4 days Tue Mar 29, Wed Mar 30, Thu Mar 31, Fri Apr 1 | Mar 25 – Apr 3 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Alberta in 2016?
- 11 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13–15 (Family Day); Mar 25–28 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Jul 30 – Aug 1 (Heritage Day); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 24–26 (Boxing Day).
- How can I turn 2016 holidays in Alberta into longer breaks?
- Based on Alberta's 2016 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Mon Mar 21, Tue Mar 22, Wed Mar 23, Thu Mar 24) for 10 days in a row, Mar 19–28 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Mar 29, Wed Mar 30, Thu Mar 31, Fri Apr 1) for 10 days in a row, Mar 25 – Apr 3 (Good Friday + Easter Monday). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
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