Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Canada
Canada has 15 long weekends in 2026 and 16 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all15
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
15
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Discovery Day
Sat 20 Jun – Wed 24 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Canada Day
Sat 27 Jun – Wed 1 Jul
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all16
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
16
Bridge opps
- 5d
Saint Patrick's Day
Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
National Aboriginal Day
Sat 19 Jun – Wed 23 Jun
Take Tuesday + Wednesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Canada 2026
All 31 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Canada 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Canada 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Canada 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 15 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Canada have in 2027?
Canada has 16 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Canada?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.