Newfoundland and Labrador Long Weekends 2029
8 long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2029, 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
2 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2029
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 – Jan 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Daynext |
| Mar 30 – Apr 1 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jun 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Discovery Dayoptional |
| Jun 30 – Jul 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Canada Day |
| Sep 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 6–8 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Dayoptional |
| Nov 10–12 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Remembrance Day |
Bridge days: turn 2029 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 Mon Dec 24 | Dec 22–25 | 4days | Christmas Day |
| 1 day Mon Dec 31 | Dec 29 – Jan 1 | 4days | New Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2029?
- 8 in total: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Jun 23–25 (Discovery Day); Jun 30 – Jul 2 (Canada Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 10–12 (Remembrance Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2029 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?
- Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2029 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (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 →