Ontario Long Weekends 2026
All 8 long weekends in Ontario for 2026, including statutory holidays and the Civic Holiday. Note: the August Civic Holiday is NOT an ESA statutory holiday.
At a glance
8
long weekends
7 ESA statutoryPublic holidays listed in Employment Standards Act
1 not statutoryCivic Holiday — employers commonly observe but not required
| 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 Holidaynot ESA statutory |
| Sep 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Daynext |
| Oct 10–12 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25–27 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26–28 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Boxing DaySat→Mon observed |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the August Civic Holiday 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.
- Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday — when is the observed day?
- When a statutory holiday falls on Saturday, the ESA allows for substitution to the next working day. Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday Dec 26) is typically observed Monday Dec 28.
- How many statutory holidays create long weekends in Ontario?
- In 2026, Ontario has 7 ESA statutory holidays that create long weekends, plus the Civic Holiday (not statutory) for a total of 8 long weekends.
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act — Public Holidays · last checked 2026-08-27 · Report a wrong date →