Ontario long weekends and March Break 2027
Every long weekend and school break in Ontario for 2027, with the days you'll have off and an idea for each. Popular weekends book up early, so plan ahead.
| Long weekend | Dates | Days off | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's long weekend | Fri, Jan 1 to Sun, Jan 3 | 3 | New Year's Day, Friday January 1 |
| Family Day weekend | Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15 | 3 | Family Day, Monday February 15 |
| March Break | Sat, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 21 | 9 | Schools closed Monday March 15 to Friday March 19 |
| Easter long weekend | Fri, Mar 26 to Mon, Mar 29 | 4 | Good Friday March 26 and Easter Monday March 29 |
| Victoria Day weekend | Sat, May 22 to Mon, May 24 | 3 | Victoria Day, Monday May 24 |
| Canada Day | Thu, Jul 1 to Sun, Jul 4 | 4 | Canada Day, Thursday July 1 |
| Civic Holiday weekend | Sat, Jul 31 to Mon, Aug 2 | 3 | Civic Holiday, Monday August 2 |
| Labour Day weekend | Sat, Sep 4 to Mon, Sep 6 | 3 | Labour Day, Monday September 6 |
| Thanksgiving weekend | Sat, Oct 9 to Mon, Oct 11 | 3 | Thanksgiving, Monday October 11 |
| Christmas and Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 25 to Tue, Dec 28 | 4 | Christmas Day falls on Saturday December 25 and Boxing Day on Sunday December 26 |
Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
New Year's long weekend
New Year's Day, Friday January 1.
Ring in the year with the family around one dining table, then a winter walk at Lynde Shores. Holiday family visits
Saturday, February 13 to Monday, February 15
Family Day weekend
Family Day, Monday February 15. TDSB elementary and secondary schools also have a PA day on Friday, February 12, making it four days for many Toronto families.
Skating at a Whitby arena, the Toronto Zoo, Thermëa for the adults and evenings by the fireplace. Family Day weekend ideas
Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March 21
March Break
Schools closed Monday March 15 to Friday March 19. Set province-wide by the Ontario Ministry of Education for publicly funded schools.
A week of day trips into Toronto by GO train, with a quiet house to come back to. March Break family stays
Friday, March 26 to Monday, March 29
Easter long weekend
Good Friday March 26 and Easter Monday March 29. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in Ontario. Easter Monday is a school holiday but not a statutory one, so many workplaces stay open.
Gather the relatives for Easter dinner in a house with room for eight. A staycation near Toronto
Saturday, May 22 to Monday, May 24
Victoria Day weekend
Victoria Day, Monday May 24.
The unofficial start of summer: the waterfront trail, the backyard pergola and a Thermëa afternoon. Spa weekends near Thermëa
Thursday, July 1 to Sunday, July 4
Canada Day
Canada Day, Thursday July 1. Canada Day falls on a Thursday, so taking Friday July 2 off turns it into a four-day weekend.
Fireworks by the lake and four days of summer without a long drive. A staycation near Toronto
Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2
Civic Holiday weekend
Civic Holiday, Monday August 2. The Civic Holiday isn't a statutory holiday in Ontario, but most municipalities and many employers observe it.
A summer long weekend with the backyard, the lakeshore and dinners delivered to the door. Home-made meals to order
Saturday, September 4 to Monday, September 6
Labour Day weekend
Labour Day, Monday September 6.
One last summer weekend before school, or a base for moving a student into Ontario Tech or Durham College. Visiting Ontario Tech or Durham College
Saturday, October 9 to Monday, October 11
Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving, Monday October 11.
Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family, with a full kitchen and a separate dining room. Family reunions and get-togethers
Saturday, December 25 to Tuesday, December 28
Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas Day falls on Saturday December 25 and Boxing Day on Sunday December 26. When the holidays land on a weekend, many workplaces give the following Monday and Tuesday off instead. Check with your employer.
Room for visiting relatives over the holidays, a few minutes from family across Durham Region. Holiday family visits
Winter break 2026 to 2027
Ontario's publicly funded schools are closed from Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027, with classes back on Monday, January 4.
PA days differ by school board. Check your board's calendar before booking: Ontario school year calendars (Ministry of Education), TDSB 2026-27 key dates, DCDSB 2026-27 school year calendars.
