Newfoundland and Labrador Long Weekends 2028
8 long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2028, 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
8
long weekends
6 from statutory holidays
2 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
1 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2028
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Daynext |
| Apr 14–16 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jun 24–26 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Discovery Dayoptional |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Dayoptional |
| Nov 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Newfoundland and Labrador in 2028?
- 8 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Apr 14–16 (Good Friday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Jun 24–26 (Discovery Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2028 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?
- Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2028 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards - Public Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →