Newfoundland and Labrador Long Weekends 2020
6 long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2020, 2 of them from commonly observed but optional days. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
6
long weekends
4 from statutory holidays
2 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
6 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2020
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10–12 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 16–18 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jun 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Discovery Dayoptional |
| Sep 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 10–12 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Dayoptional |
| Dec 25–28 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Christmas DayBoxing Dayoptional |
Bridge days: turn 2020 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 |
| 2 days Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30 | Jun 27 – Jul 1 | 5days | Memorial DayCanada Day |
| 2 days Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3 | Jul 1–5 | 5days | Memorial DayCanada Day |
| 2 days Mon Nov 9, Tue Nov 10 | Nov 7–11 | 5days | Remembrance Day |
| 2 days Thu Nov 12, Fri Nov 13 | Nov 11–15 | 5days | Remembrance Day |
| 4 days Mon Dec 28, Tue Dec 29, Wed Dec 30, Thu Dec 31 | Dec 25 – Jan 3 | 10days | Christmas DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2020?
- 6 in total: Apr 10–12 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Jun 20–22 (Discovery Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2020 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?
- Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2020 statutory holidays: Take 2 days off (Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3) for 5 days in a row, Jan 1–5 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Memorial Day + Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Memorial Day + Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years:
Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards - Public Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →