Northwest Territories travel calendar
Long weekends in Northwest Territories in 2027
Northwest Territories has 7 long weekends of three days or more in 2027 from its statutory holidays and 3 more four-day breaks for one vacation day, such as Jul 1 to 4 around Canada Day. The first is Jan 1 to 3 (New Year's Day).
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All 10 long weekends in the Northwest Territories in 2027
7 come from statutory holidays alone, and 3 more are a four-day break for a single vacation day.
| Dates | Days off | Holiday | Travel idea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 3, 2027Fri – Sun | 3 days | New Year's Day | Winter getaway |
| Mar 26 – 28, 2027Fri – Sun | 3 days | Good Friday | Spring escape or Easter trip |
| May 22 – 24, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Victoria Day | Cottage, camping or city break |
| Jun 19 – 21, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Summer weekend away |
| Jul 1 – 4, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (July 2) | Canada Day | Road trip or beach escape |
| Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Civic Holiday | Summer getaway |
| Sep 4 – 6, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Labour Day | End-of-summer getaway |
| Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (October 1) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Fall weekend away |
| Oct 9 – 11, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Thanksgiving | Fall colours and family travel |
| Nov 11 – 14, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (November 12) | Remembrance Day | Short city break |
Checked November 1, 2026 against Northwest Territories's official holiday page (opens in a new tab). Some employers and schools observe different days. Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in the Northwest Territories, though some employers give them.
Statutory holidays in the Northwest Territories in 2027
The full list for Northwest Territories, with the date and day of the week.
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
The first day of the year, and a popular time for a winter getaway.Good Friday
Friday, March 26
The Friday before Easter, often paired with a long weekend away.Victoria Day
Monday, May 24
Often marks the start of the summer travel and camping season.National Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, June 21
A June holiday that opens up a summer weekend away.Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
A national holiday and a favourite for a long weekend trip.Civic Holiday
Monday, August 2
The first long weekend of August, in the middle of summer.Labour Day
Monday, September 6
The last long weekend of summer, and a popular time to travel.National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, September 30
A day for learning and reflection, on September 30.Thanksgiving
Monday, October 11
A fall long weekend, popular for family gatherings and scenic trips.Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
A day of remembrance on November 11, and a short November break where it is a day off.Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25
The start of the winter holiday period.Falls on a weekend: the day off depends on your employer.
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Long weekends in the Northwest Territories: common questions
How many long weekends are there in Northwest Territories in 2027?
Northwest Territories has 7 long weekends of three days or more in 2027, built from its statutory holidays: Jan 1 to 3 (New Year's Day); Mar 26 to 28 (Good Friday); May 22 to 24 (Victoria Day); Jun 19 to 21 (National Indigenous Peoples Day); Jul 31 to Aug 2 (Civic Holiday); Sep 4 to 6 (Labour Day); Oct 9 to 11 (Thanksgiving). Taking one vacation day adds 3 four-day breaks.
Is there a February long weekend in the Northwest Territories?
No. Northwest Territories does not have a provincial holiday in February, so there is no statutory long weekend until Easter. Many schools and employers still have a winter break or reading week, so check your own calendar.
When is Victoria Day 2027 in the Northwest Territories?
Victoria Day in the Northwest Territories is Monday, May 24, 2027: the Monday on or before May 24. That gives a three-day weekend from May 22 to 24, the traditional start of the cottage and camping season.
How can I get a four-day weekend in the Northwest Territories in 2027?
Book one vacation day on Friday, July 2 to turn Canada Day (Thursday, July 1) into a four-day break from Jul 1 to 4. The same trick works for Sep 30 to Oct 3 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and Nov 11 to 14 (Remembrance Day).
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in the Northwest Territories?
In 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday (December 25). Where the paid day off moves to depends on your employer and on provincial employment standards, so confirm with your employer before you book.
What is the best way to use a long weekend to travel from Northwest Territories?
Book early, because long weekends are the busiest and most expensive travel dates. Compare the same trip across Canadian travel sites in CAD, check which airport you fly from, and look at a flexible-date calendar, since leaving a day earlier or returning a day later can change the price a lot.
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