Ontario Long Weekends 2016
10 long weekends in Ontario for 2016. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
10
long weekends
10 from statutory holidays
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 25–27 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 21–23 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jul 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Canada Day |
| Jul 30 – Aug 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holiday |
| 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 |
| 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.
No 2016 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 2016?
- 10 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13–15 (Family Day); Mar 25–27 (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, 2016 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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