Ontario Long Weekends 2029
9 long weekends in Ontario 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
9
long weekends
7 from statutory holidays
2 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
3 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2029
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 – Jan 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Daynext |
| Feb 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Mar 30 – Apr 1 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Jun 30 – Jul 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Canada Day |
| Aug 4–6 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidayoptional |
| Sep 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 29 – Oct 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliationoptional |
| Oct 6–8 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving 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 22–26 | 5days | Christmas DayBoxing Day |
| 2 days Thu Dec 27, Fri Dec 28 | Dec 25–30 | 6days | Christmas DayBoxing Day |
| 1 day Mon Dec 31 | Dec 29 – Jan 1 | 4days | New Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2029?
- 9 in total: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (Family Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Jun 30 – Jul 2 (Canada Day); Aug 4–6 (Civic Holiday); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Sep 29 – Oct 1 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving Day). 2 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 6, 2029 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 2029 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2029 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 5 days in a row, Dec 22–26 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Dec 27, Fri Dec 28) for 6 days in a row, Dec 25–30 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act - Public Holidays · last checked · Report a wrong date →