Ontario Long Weekends 2028
All 9 long weekends in Ontario for 2028, including statutory holidays and the Civic Holiday. Note: the August Civic Holiday is NOT an ESA statutory holiday.
At a glance
9
long weekends
7 ESA statutoryPublic holidays listed in Employment Standards Act
2 not statutoryCivic Holiday — employers commonly observe but not required
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Daynext |
| Feb 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 14–16 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidaynot ESA statutory |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliationnot ESA statutory |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
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 2028, Ontario has 7 ESA statutory holidays that create long weekends, plus the Civic Holiday (not statutory) for a total of 9 long weekends.
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act — Public Holidays · last checked 2026-08-27 · Report a wrong date →