Ontario Long Weekends 2023
9 long weekends in Ontario for 2023, 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
9
long weekends
7 from statutory holidays
2 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
1 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2023
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 18–20 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 7–9 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidayoptional |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliationoptional |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | 10days | Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2023?
- 9 in total: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Feb 18–20 (Family Day); Apr 7–9 (Good Friday); 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); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 7, 2023 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 2023 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2023 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (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 →