Manitoba Long Weekends 2018
7 long weekends in Manitoba for 2018. 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
2 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2018
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 – Jan 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Louis Riel Day |
| Mar 30 – Apr 1 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 4–6 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holiday |
| Sep 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 6–8 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
Bridge days: turn 2018 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Manitoba in 2018?
- 7 in total: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (Louis Riel Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Aug 4–6 (Civic Holiday); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving).
- How can I turn 2018 holidays in Manitoba into longer breaks?
- Based on Manitoba's 2018 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.
Other years: