Ontario Long Weekends 2031
7 long weekends in Ontario for 2031, 1 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
7
long weekends
6 from statutory holidays
1 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
4 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2031
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15–17 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Daynext |
| Apr 11–13 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Civic Holidayoptional |
| Aug 30 – Sep 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 26–28 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Boxing Day |
Bridge days: turn 2031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3 | Jan 1–5 | 5days | New Year's Day |
| 1 day Mon Jun 30 | Jun 28 – Jul 1 | 4days | Canada Day |
| 3 days Mon Dec 22, Tue Dec 23, Wed Dec 24 | Dec 20–28 | 9days | Christmas DayBoxing Day |
| 3 days Mon Dec 29, Tue Dec 30, Wed Dec 31 | Dec 25 – Jan 1 | 8days | Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2031?
- 7 in total: Feb 15–17 (Family Day); Apr 11–13 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Civic Holiday); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day). 1 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 4, 2031 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 2031 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?
- Based on Ontario's 2031 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 3 days off (Mon Dec 22, Tue Dec 23, Wed Dec 24) for 9 days in a row, Dec 20–28 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 3 days off (Mon Dec 29, Tue Dec 30, Wed Dec 31) for 8 days in a row, Dec 25 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years: 2030
Source: Ontario Employment Standards Act - Public Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →