Long weekends in Canada, 2026.
Canada, 2026: 8 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 3, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 5 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday)
- 16 May to 18 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Victoria Day)
- 5 September to 7 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 10 October to 12 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Thanksgiving)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 27 June to 1 July: 5 days off, take Mon 29 Jun and Tue 30 Jun as leave (Canada Day)
- 26 September to 30 September: 5 days off, take Mon 28 Sept and Tue 29 Sept as leave (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Public holidays in Canada, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 18 May | Victoria Day |
| Wednesday 1 July | Canada Day |
| Monday 7 September | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 30 September | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Monday 12 October | Thanksgiving |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Canada in 2026?
Canada has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Canada in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.