Canada Long Weekends 2028
Canada produces 9 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 4 days (Dec 23–26). Substitute days turn several weekend holidays into real days off this year.
Canada long weekends in 2028
New Year
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Sat–Mon: New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday, so the substitute day on Monday Jan 3 keeps the long weekend.
Easter
3 daysApr 14 – 16
Fri–Sun: Good Friday plus the weekend. Easter Monday (Apr 17) is an extra day off in Alberta, PEI and parts of the federal public service.
Victoria Day
3 daysMay 20 – 22
Known as the "May long weekend" — the unofficial start of summer.
Canada Day
3 daysJul 1 – 3
Sat–Mon: Canada Day falls on a Saturday, so the substitute day off is Monday Jul 3.
Labour Day
3 daysSep 2 – 4
Truth and Reconciliation
3 daysSep 30 – Oct 2
Sat–Mon: the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on a Saturday, so the substitute day off is Monday Oct 2.
Thanksgiving
3 daysOct 7 – 9
Remembrance Day
3 daysNov 11 – 13
Sat–Mon: Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday, so the federal substitute day off is Monday Nov 13. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Manitoba do not grant a statutory day off.
Christmas
4 daysDec 23 – 26
Sat–Tue: the weekend runs straight into Christmas Day on the Monday and Boxing Day on the Tuesday — four days with no substitutes required.
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Christmas Day
Dec 23 – 31•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 29 to connect Christmas Day into a 9-day continuous break.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30 – Oct 9•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Oct 3 – 6 to connect National Day for Truth and Reconciliation into a 10-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jan 4 – 7 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 8 – 16•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 10 – 13 to connect Good Friday into a 9-day continuous break.
Victoria Day
May 20 – 28•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on May 23 – 26 to connect Victoria Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Canada Day
Jul 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jul 4 – 7 to connect Canada Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Labour Day
Sep 2 – 10•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Sep 5 – 8 to connect Labour Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Thanksgiving
Oct 7 – 15•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Oct 10 – 13 to connect Thanksgiving into a 9-day continuous break.
Remembrance Day
Nov 11 – 19•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Nov 14 – 17 to connect Remembrance Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Christmas Day
Dec 16 – 26•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 18 – 22 to connect Christmas Day into a 11-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Dec 25, 2027 – Jan 3, 2028•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 31 to connect New Year's Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 14 – 23•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Apr 17 – 21 to connect Good Friday into a 10-day continuous break.
Victoria Day
May 13 – 22•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on May 15 – 19 to connect Victoria Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Canada Day
Jun 24 – Jul 3•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jun 26 – 30 to connect Canada Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Labour Day
Aug 26 – Sep 4•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Aug 28 – Sep 1 to connect Labour Day into a 10-day continuous break.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 23 – Oct 2•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Sep 25 – 29 to connect National Day for Truth and Reconciliation into a 10-day continuous break.
Remembrance Day
Nov 4 – 13•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Nov 6 – 10 to connect Remembrance Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Compliance Notice: Leave planning recommendations are calculated for vacation optimization. Taking annual leave is subject to your employment contract, employer approval, and local labor legislation.
The 9 long weekends of 2028
New Year — Jan 1–3 (3 days); Easter — Apr 14–16 (3 days); Victoria Day — May 20–22 (3 days); Canada Day — Jul 1–3 (3 days); Labour Day — Sep 2–4 (3 days); Truth and Reconciliation — Sep 30 – Oct 2 (3 days); Thanksgiving — Oct 7–9 (3 days); Remembrance Day — Nov 11–13 (3 days); Christmas — Dec 23–26 (4 days)
Full list: New Year (Jan 1–3) Easter (Apr 14–16) Victoria Day (May 20–22) Canada Day (Jul 1–3) Labour Day (Sep 2–4) Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30 – Oct 2) Thanksgiving (Oct 7–9) Remembrance Day (Nov 11–13) Christmas (Dec 23–26) — 9 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How Canada builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 9-day count means 9 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 9 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Christmas, 4 days, Dec 23–26) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- Annual vacations and general holidays for employees working for federally regulated employersVisit sourceGovernment of Canada
- Canada Labour Code — Division V, General Holidays (s. 191–202)Visit sourceJustice Laws Website, Government of Canada
- Holidays Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-5)Visit sourceJustice Laws Website, Government of Canada
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Canada have in 2028?
9 — every break of three consecutive days or more that Canada's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Christmas with 4 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in Canada in 2028?
Christmas — 4 days (Dec 23–26).
Which public holidays create long weekends in Canada 2028?
New Year, Easter, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does Canada have substitute days for weekend holidays?
Yes — Canada's substitute-day rules add weekday days off when a holiday falls on a weekend, which is why several of the 2028 long weekends above include a substitute day.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?
Yes — Canada's 2028 holidays are confirmed, and the long weekends above derive directly from them.