4 days off for 1 vacation day
Long weekends 2027 in Alberta
Alberta has 9 statutory holidays in 2027, and 8 of them land on a weekday. The smartest move: take 1 vacation day and get 4 days off, July 1 to 4. The longest long weekend with up to 10 vacation days: 10 days, December 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027, for 4 vacation days.
- Holidays 2027
- 9
- on weekdays
- 8
- bridge days
- 2
- off for 4 vacation days
- 10 days
Alberta in 2027 at a glance
Alberta has 9 statutory holidays in 2027, taken from the provincial employment standards and Canada.ca. Federally regulated workplaces follow the federal list, so check which one applies to your job; this page plans with the provincial list.
CanadaiPhoto: Wilfredor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
AlbertaiPhoto: Chris Woodrich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons1 holiday lands on a weekend. That is number 5 of 10 provinces and territories in our verified data, where the average is 9.1. With the common two weeks of vacation, a few well placed days go a long way.
CanadaiPhoto: Wilfredor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAlbertaiPhoto: Chris Woodrich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAll statutory holidays 2027 in Alberta, one by one
Here is each day off in date order, what it marks, and the quickest way to turn it into a longer long weekend.
VictoriaiPhoto: Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
VictoriaiPhoto: Donaldytong · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons- Friday, January 1: New Year's Day. New Year's Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, with polar bear dips in some towns and a quiet day for most. It closes the winter holiday season. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, January 1 to 3.
- Monday, February 15: Family Day. Family Day on the third Monday of February gives a long weekend in the depth of winter. Families head to ski hills, skating rinks and winter festivals. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, February 13 to 15.
- Friday, March 26: Good Friday. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in every province. It creates the Easter long weekend, a popular time for spring skiing or a first trip south. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, March 26 to 28.
- Monday, May 24: Victoria Day. Victoria Day falls on the Monday before 25 May and is known as the May two four weekend. It opens cottage and camping season across much of Canada. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, May 22 to 24.
- Thursday, July 1: Canada Day. Canada Day celebrates Confederation on 1 July with fireworks, concerts and red and white everywhere. It opens the summer cottage season, so lakes and campgrounds fill quickly. Take Friday, July 2 off and you have 4 days in a row, July 1 to 4.
- Monday, September 6: Labour Day. Labour Day on the first Monday of September is the last long weekend of summer in Canada, right before school starts. Expect busy roads to cottages and campgrounds. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, September 4 to 6.
- Monday, October 11: Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October, at the height of the fall colours. Families gather for a harvest dinner, and it is a favourite long weekend for a last cottage trip. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, October 9 to 11.
- Thursday, November 11: Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day on 11 November honours those who died in military service, with a moment of silence at 11 a.m. and poppies worn in the weeks before. Take Friday, November 12 off and you have 4 days in a row, November 11 to 14.
- Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day. Christmas Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, when most shops close. Taking leave between Christmas and New Year gives one of the longest breaks of the year for few days of leave. It falls on a Saturday, and Alberta's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2027.
VictoriaiPhoto: Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVictoriaiPhoto: Donaldytong · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Where your vacation days go furthest in 2027
Each long weekend below starts and ends on a free day, contains at least one statutory holiday, and needs no more than 10 vacation days. They are ranked by how many days off each day of leave brings.
Around Christmas Day and New Year's Day, 4 vacation days on Mon December 28, Tue December 29, Wed December 30 and Thu December 31 unlock 10 days away, December 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
February 13 to 21: 4 vacation days (February 16 to 19) around Family Day give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
March 20 to 28: 4 vacation days (March 22 to 25) around Good Friday give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
May 22 to 30: 4 vacation days (May 25 to 28) around Victoria Day give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
Around Canada Day, 1 vacation day on Fri July 2 unlocks 4 days away, July 1 to 4.
Around Remembrance Day, 1 vacation day on Fri November 12 unlocks 4 days away, November 11 to 14.
The best long weekends 2027 in Alberta
Every row is a run of weekends, statutory holidays and vacation days. The highlighted row brings the most days off per day of leave.
| Dates | Result | Take off | Holidays | School breaks | Plan a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Jan 3 | 10 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 28 · Tue, Dec 29 · Wed, Dec 30 · Thu, Dec 31 | Christmas Day, New Year's Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Feb 13 to Sun, Feb 21 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Feb 16 · Wed, Feb 17 · Thu, Feb 18 · Fri, Feb 19 | Family Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 28 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Mon, Mar 22 · Tue, Mar 23 · Wed, Mar 24 · Thu, Mar 25 | Good Friday | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, May 22 to Sun, May 30 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, May 25 · Wed, May 26 · Thu, May 27 · Fri, May 28 | Victoria Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Thu, Jul 1 to Sun, Jul 4 | 4 days offfor 1 vacation day, 4 days off per day of leave | Fri, Jul 2 | Canada Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Sep 4 to Sun, Sep 12 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Sep 7 · Wed, Sep 8 · Thu, Sep 9 · Fri, Sep 10 | Labour Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Oct 9 to Sun, Oct 17 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Oct 12 · Wed, Oct 13 · Thu, Oct 14 · Fri, Oct 15 | Thanksgiving | none | Plan a trip |
| Thu, Nov 11 to Sun, Nov 14 | 4 days offfor 1 vacation day, 4 days off per day of leave | Fri, Nov 12 | Remembrance Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Dec 18 to Sun, Dec 26 | 9 days offfor 5 vacation days, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 20 · Tue, Dec 21 · Wed, Dec 22 · Thu, Dec 23 · Fri, Dec 24 | Christmas Day | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 vacation days bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2027.
1 vacation day
4 days
July 1 to July 4
Canada Day
3 vacation days
6 days
June 26 to July 1
Canada Day
4 vacation days
9 days
February 13 to February 21
Family Day
5 vacation days
10 days
January 1 to January 10
New Year's Day
8 vacation days
13 days
June 19 to July 1
Canada Day
10 vacation days
17 days
January 1 to January 17
New Year's Day
2027 calendar for Alberta
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How far each vacation day goes in 2027
With 1 vacation day the longest run you can build is 4 days, July 1 to 4. Three days stretch to 6 days off (June 26 to July 1). Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around New Year's Day, January 1 to 10.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, January 1 to 17. For nine days or more away you need 4 vacation days.
Two weeks of vacation is ten working days, exactly the largest budget above: one long winter or summer break, or several long weekends spread over the year.
2027 through the seasons
Winter: New Year's Day on January 1, Family Day on February 15 and Christmas Day on December 25. The pick of the season is December 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027 with 4 vacation days for 10 days off.
Spring: Good Friday on March 26 and Victoria Day on May 24. The pick of the season is March 20 to 28 with 4 vacation days for 9 days off.
Summer: Canada Day on July 1. The pick of the season is July 1 to 4 with 1 vacation day for 4 days off.
Fall: Labour Day on September 6, Thanksgiving on October 11 and Remembrance Day on November 11. The pick of the season is November 11 to 14 with 1 vacation day for 4 days off.
Alberta next to the other provinces and territories
British Columbia has the most with 11 statutory holidays in 2027, Newfoundland and Labrador the fewest with 6. Alberta sits in between with 9.
British ColumbiaiPhoto: Deror_avi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
NewfoundlandiPhoto: Daniel L. Lu (user:dllu) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIts best long weekend, July 1 to 4, returns 4.0 days off per day of leave. No other province or territory in our data does better this year.
British ColumbiaiPhoto: Deror_avi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNewfoundlandiPhoto: Daniel L. Lu (user:dllu) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Long Weekend Planner 2027 for Alberta as a PDF
Every stretch, holiday and school break in AB on one printable page. Plus The Sunday Getaway every week and a note whenever a long weekend is worth it.
Where to on the long weekends?
For the six strongest stretches: places with the right climate that month, flights from YYC, YEG.
July 1 to July 4: 1 day of leave, 4 days off
Short flight in July, flights from YYC
- Plan a trip for these daysSee Palo Alto
iPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVancouver21 °C by day · Sea 16 °C · Flight about 1 h 21, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Vancouver
November 11 to November 14: 1 day of leave, 4 days off
Short flight in November, flights from YYC
- Plan a trip for these daysSee Palo Alto
- iPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVancouver4 °C by day · Sea 9 °C · Flight about 1 h 21, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Vancouver
February 13 to February 21: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in February, flights from YYC
iPhoto: Bigmikebmw · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPhoenix21 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 52, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Phoenix
March 20 to March 28: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in March, flights from YYC
iPhoto: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLas Vegas22 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 32, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Las Vegas
May 22 to May 30: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in May, flights from YYC
- iPhoto: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLas Vegas32 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 32, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Las Vegas
Statutory holidays 2027 in Alberta
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | province-wide |
| February 15 | Monday | Family Day | province-wide |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | province-wide |
| May 24 | Monday | Victoria Day | province-wide |
| July 1 | Thursday | Canada Day | province-wide |
| September 6 | Monday | Labour Day | province-wide |
| October 11 | Monday | Thanksgiving | province-wide |
| November 11 | Thursday | Remembrance Day | province-wide |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | province-wide |
Where to go on a long weekend from Alberta
From Alberta, Banff and Lake Louise suit summer hikes and winter skiing, Jasper offers dark skies and wildlife in fall, and Waterton Lakes is a quieter summer escape. Drumheller and the badlands make a good spring road trip.
BanffiPhoto: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
JasperiPhoto: Ethan Sahagun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYour strongest long weekends this year fall in December, February and March, so pick the trip that suits that season, and book early: everyone else in Alberta has the same days off.
BanffiPhoto: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsJasperiPhoto: Ethan Sahagun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAlberta in other years
2026 and 2028 are planned as well, each with its own dates and long weekends.
Holiday dates move every year: fixed-date days change their weekday, and Easter moves between late March and late April, which is why the best long weekends are never the same twice.
Where these dates come from
Every date on this page comes from the official source for Alberta: Canada.ca: General holidays and Alberta.ca: General holidays and optional holidays, read directly and compared day by day with an independent second source. A year appears once its official list is published, and we never fill a gap with another province or territory's dates.
The planner treats weekends and full statutory holidays as free days and works out where your vacation days turn into the longest time off. Days kept in part of Alberta or as observances are shown but never counted. Last checked on October 1, 2026.
Long Weekend Planner 2027 in AB: frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays does Alberta have in 2027?
9 statutory holidays: New Year's Day on January 1, Family Day on February 15, Good Friday on March 26, Victoria Day on May 24, Canada Day on July 1, Labour Day on September 6, Thanksgiving on October 11, Remembrance Day on November 11 and Christmas Day on December 25. 8 fall on a weekday.
What is the best long weekend in Alberta in 2027?
July 1 to 4: 1 vacation day gives 4 days off around Canada Day.
How many vacation days do I need for nine days off in 2027?
4 vacation days: take February 16 to 19 off and you are off February 13 to 21.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Alberta in 2027?
Yes. Family Day is a full day off on Monday, February 15.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Alberta in 2027?
No. Boxing Day is not on Alberta's official list for 2027, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
2027 in the other provinces and territories
How the Long Weekend Planner works
Holidays: the public holidays from the official list in AB, checked date by date. The planner counts only days off for the whole region.
Stretches: start and end on a day off, include at least one holiday and at most 10 vacation days. Ranked by days off per day of leave; Saturday and Sunday count as free.
School breaks: officially published dates only, checked every month. Trip ideas: the month's climate and flights from the region's main airport.
