Alberta Long Weekends 2017
7 long weekends in Alberta for 2017. 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
3 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2017
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18–20 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 14–17 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Heritage Day |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2017 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 Apr 10, Tue Apr 11, Wed Apr 12, Thu Apr 13 | Apr 8–17 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 4 days Tue Apr 18, Wed Apr 19, Thu Apr 20, Fri Apr 21 | Apr 14–23 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 3 days Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | 10days | Christmas DaySt. Stephen's DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Alberta in 2017?
- 7 in total: Feb 18–20 (Family Day); Apr 14–17 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Heritage Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
- How can I turn 2017 holidays in Alberta into longer breaks?
- Based on Alberta's 2017 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day); Take 4 days off (Mon Apr 10, Tue Apr 11, Wed Apr 12, Thu Apr 13) for 10 days in a row, Apr 8–17 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Apr 18, Wed Apr 19, Thu Apr 20, Fri Apr 21) for 10 days in a row, Apr 14–23 (Good Friday + Easter Monday). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
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