Ontario Long Weekends 2026
7 long weekends in Ontario for 2026, 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
7
long weekends
6 from statutory holidays
1 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
5 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2026
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14–16 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 3–5 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 16–18 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidayoptional |
| Sep 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 10–12 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25–28 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Christmas DayBoxing Daynext |
Bridge days: turn 2026 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 Jan 2 | Jan 1–4 | 4days | New Year's Day |
| 2 days Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30 | Jun 27 – Jul 1 | 5days | Canada Day |
| 2 days Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3 | Jul 1–5 | 5days | Canada Day |
| 4 days Mon Dec 21, Tue Dec 22, Wed Dec 23, Thu Dec 24 | Dec 19–28 | 10days | Christmas DayBoxing Day |
| 3 days Tue Dec 29, Wed Dec 30, Thu Dec 31 | Dec 25 – Jan 3 | 10days | Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2026?
- 7 in total: Feb 14–16 (Family Day); Apr 3–5 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 1–3 (Civic Holiday); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day). 1 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 3, 2026 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 2026 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 3 days off (Tue Dec 29, Wed Dec 30, Thu Dec 31) for 10 days in a row, Dec 25 – Jan 3 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act - Public Holidays · last checked · Report a wrong date →