Long Weekends in Canada 2027
Canada has 11 public holidays in 2027, creating 9 long-weekend opportunities — 6 automatic 3-day weekends and 3 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around Canada Day (July 1, 2027) for 4 days off — Jul 1 – Jul 4.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 26 – Mar 28 |
| Victoria Day | Mon, May 24 | None — automatic | 3 | May 22 – May 24 |
| Canada Day | Thu, Jul 1 | Fri, Jul 2 | 4 | Jul 1 – Jul 4 |
| Civic Holiday | Mon, Aug 2 | None — automatic | 3 | Jul 31 – Aug 2 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 6 | None — automatic | 3 | Sep 4 – Sep 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Thu, Sep 30 | Fri, Oct 1 | 4 | Sep 30 – Oct 3 |
| Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 11 | None — automatic | 3 | Oct 9 – Oct 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Fri, Nov 12 | 4 | Nov 11 – Nov 14 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does Canada have in 2027?
- Canada has 9 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 6 that need no leave and 3 that need one or two days off.