Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in Canada 2026
Canada has 3 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5
3 days offGood Friday
Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7
3 days offLabour Day
Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27
3 days offChristmas Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in Canada in 2026?
3: Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 (Good Friday); Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (Labour Day); Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 (Christmas Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in Canada in 2026?
Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5: 3 days off (Good Friday).