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Best days to take annual leave in Canada — Federal in 2029

Use public holidays and weekends to stretch your 2029 annual leave further. Below are the highest-value date combinations and the exact workdays to request.

Coverage & rules note: Federal-level holidays for planning; provincial rules vary. Always confirm statutory leave entitlement, bank closures and replacement days with official/local sources and your employer.

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Top 2029 leave combinations for Canada — Federal

Each recommendation below is a standalone break option assuming a Monday–Friday workweek (Saturday–Sunday rest days). Open the interactive planner above to build a combined non-overlapping annual schedule, switch workweek patterns, or export a .ics calendar file.

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2029

Request leave on: 31 Dec 2029. Return to work: 2 Jan 2030.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (1 Jan 2030).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

22 Dec 2029 – 25 Dec 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 24 Dec 2029. Return to work: 26 Dec 2029.

Holidays used: Christmas Day (25 Dec 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2028

Request leave on: 29 Dec 2028. Return to work: 2 Jan 2029.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (1 Jan 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Mar 2029 – 1 Apr 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 29 Mar 2029. Return to work: 2 Apr 2029.

Holidays used: Good Friday (30 Mar 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

18 May 2029 – 21 May 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 18 May 2029. Return to work: 22 May 2029.

Holidays used: Victoria Day (21 May 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Jun 2029 – 2 Jul 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 29 Jun 2029. Return to work: 3 Jul 2029.

Holidays used: Canada Day (2 Jul 2029).

2029 public holidays in Canada — Federal

These 9 public-holiday dates feed the 2029 optimization above.

Canada — Federal · 2029 public holidays
DateDayHolidaySaves a Mon–Fri workday?
1 Jan 2029MondayNew Year's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
30 Mar 2029FridayGood FridayYes — weekday (if off work)
21 May 2029MondayVictoria DayYes — weekday (if off work)
2 Jul 2029MondayCanada DayYes — weekday (if off work)
3 Sept 2029MondayLabour DayYes — weekday (if off work)
1 Oct 2029MondayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationYes — weekday (if off work)
8 Oct 2029MondayThanksgiving DayYes — weekday (if off work)
12 Nov 2029MondayRemembrance DayYes — weekday (if off work)
25 Dec 2029TuesdayChristmas DayYes — weekday (if off work)

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