August Long Weekend 2009 - When is August Long Weekend 2009

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.

In 2009, the August civic holiday is August 3, 2009.

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.

When is the August Civic Holiday?

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.