Ontario Long Weekends 2021
8 long weekends in Ontario for 2021, 1 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
8
long weekends
7 from statutory holidays
1 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
2 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2021
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 13–15 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 2–4 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 22–24 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jul 31 – Aug 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidayoptional |
| Sep 4–6 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 9–11 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25–27 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2021 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 Fri Jul 2 | Jul 1–4 | 4days | Canada Day |
| 3 days Wed Dec 29, Thu Dec 30, Fri Dec 31 | Dec 25 – Jan 3 | 10days | Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2021?
- 8 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13–15 (Family Day); Apr 2–4 (Good Friday); May 22–24 (Victoria Day); Jul 31 – Aug 2 (Civic Holiday); Sep 4–6 (Labour Day); Oct 9–11 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day). 1 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 2, 2021 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.
- How can I turn 2021 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2021 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jul 2) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Canada Day); Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 29, Thu Dec 30, Fri Dec 31) for 10 days in a row, Dec 25 – Jan 3 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years:
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act - Public Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →