Ontario Long Weekends 2022
10 long weekends in Ontario for 2022, 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
10
long weekends
8 from statutory holidays
2 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
1 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2022
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 15–17 | 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 Holidayoptional |
| Sep 3–5 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Fri–Sun | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliationoptional |
| Oct 8–10 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 24–26 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri Dec 30 | Dec 24 – Jan 2 | 10days | Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2022?
- 10 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 19–21 (Family Day); Apr 15–17 (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 Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 1, 2022 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 2022 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2022 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri Dec 30) for 10 days in a row, Dec 24 – Jan 2 (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 →