Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Canada
Canada’s 2026 public holidays create 8 long-weekend opportunities — 5 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Canada, 2026
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Victoria Day — 2026-05-18 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Labour Day — 2026-09-07 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Thanksgiving — 2026-10-12 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- New Year's Day — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Canada Day — 2026-07-01 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — 2026-09-30 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.