Ontario Long Weekends 2024
9 long weekends in Ontario for 2024, 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
3 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2024
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 – Jan 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Mar 29–31 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 18–20 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jun 29 – Jul 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Canada Day |
| Aug 3–5 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidayoptional |
| Aug 31 – Sep 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 28–30 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliationoptional |
| Oct 12–14 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
Bridge days: turn 2024 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 Dec 23, Tue Dec 24 | Dec 21–26 | 6days | Christmas DayBoxing Day |
| 1 day Fri Dec 27 | Dec 25–29 | 5days | Christmas DayBoxing Day |
| 2 days Mon Dec 30, Tue Dec 31 | Dec 28 – Jan 1 | 5days | New Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2024?
- 9 in total: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (Family Day); Mar 29–31 (Good Friday); May 18–20 (Victoria Day); Jun 29 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Aug 3–5 (Civic Holiday); Aug 31 – Sep 2 (Labour Day); Sep 28–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 12–14 (Thanksgiving Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 5, 2024 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 2024 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2024 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Dec 27) for 5 days in a row, Dec 25–29 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 23, Tue Dec 24) for 6 days in a row, Dec 21–26 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 30, Tue Dec 31) for 5 days in a row, Dec 28 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years: 2025
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act - Public Holidays · last checked · Report a wrong date →