Northwest Territories Long Weekends 2023
9 long weekends in Northwest Territories for 2023. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
9
long weekends
9 from statutory holidays
4 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2023
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Apr 7–10 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Mondayoptional |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holiday |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2023 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 Mon Jun 19, Tue Jun 20 | Jun 17–21 | 5days | National Indigenous Peoples Day |
| 2 days Thu Jun 22, Fri Jun 23 | Jun 21–25 | 5days | National Indigenous Peoples Day |
| 4 days Tue Oct 3, Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 5, Fri Oct 6 | Sep 30 – Oct 9 | 10days | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThanksgiving Day |
| 4 days Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | 10days | Christmas DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Northwest Territories in 2023?
- 9 in total: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Apr 7–10 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Civic Holiday); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
- How can I turn 2023 holidays in Northwest Territories into longer breaks?
- Based on Northwest Territories's 2023 statutory holidays: Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 19, Tue Jun 20) for 5 days in a row, Jun 17–21 (National Indigenous Peoples Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jun 22, Fri Jun 23) for 5 days in a row, Jun 21–25 (National Indigenous Peoples Day); Take 4 days off (Tue Oct 3, Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 5, Fri Oct 6) for 10 days in a row, Sep 30 – Oct 9 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation + Thanksgiving Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years:
Source: Northwest Territories Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →