August Long Weekend in Canada - August Holiday in Canada

August Long Weekend Overview

The first Monday of August is a civic holiday in most Canadian provinces. It is commonly referred to as the August Long Weekend.

The following provinces and territories have a holiday on the first Monday of August:

• British Columbia,
• Alberta,
• Manitoba,
• Saskatchewan,
• Ontario,
• Nova Scotia,
• Prince Edward Island,
• New Brunswick, and
• the Northwest Territories.

Quebec, Newfoundland and Nunavut do not observe a holiday on this day and therefore conduct business as usual.

See a complete listing of holidays in Canada at the provincial level.

When is the August Civic Holiday?

2007: Monday, August 6, 2007
2008: Monday, August 4, 2008
2009: Monday, August 3, 2009
2010: Monday, August 2, 2010
2011: Monday, August 1, 2011

What to Expect on the August Long Weekend

The August long weekend is the most popular weekend for summer travel. Expect crowds at resorts and hotels and busy highways.

Banks, schools, many stores and restaurants are closed. Call ahead to find out about other attractions and tourist spots.