Prince Edward Island travel calendar
Long weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2027
Prince Edward Island has 4 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 7 long weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2027
4 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 |
| Feb 13 – 15, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Islander Day | Ski trip or sun escape |
| Mar 26 – 28, 2027Fri – Sun | 3 days | Good Friday | Spring escape or Easter trip |
| Jul 1 – 4, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (July 2) | Canada Day | Road trip or beach escape |
| 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 |
| Nov 11 – 14, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (November 12) | Remembrance Day | Short city break |
Checked November 1, 2026 against Prince Edward Island's official holiday page (opens in a new tab). Some employers and schools observe different days.
Statutory holidays in Prince Edward Island in 2027
The full list for Prince Edward Island, 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.Islander Day
Monday, February 15
A mid-winter long weekend that suits a ski trip, a family visit or a quick sun escape.Good Friday
Friday, March 26
The Friday before Easter, often paired with a long weekend away.Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
A national holiday and a favourite for a long weekend trip.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.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.
Plan a trip around a long weekend from Prince Edward Island
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Long weekends in Prince Edward Island: common questions
How many long weekends are there in Prince Edward Island in 2027?
Prince Edward Island has 4 long weekends of three days or more in 2027, built from its statutory holidays: Jan 1 to 3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13 to 15 (Islander Day); Mar 26 to 28 (Good Friday); Sep 4 to 6 (Labour Day). Taking one vacation day adds 3 four-day breaks.
When is Islander Day 2027 in Prince Edward Island?
Islander Day in Prince Edward Island is Monday, February 15, 2027. It falls on the third Monday of February, so it makes a three-day weekend from Feb 13 to 15.
Is Victoria Day a holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so there is no guaranteed May long weekend. Other provinces have it on Monday, May 24, 2027, which matters if you are travelling with people from elsewhere in Canada.
How can I get a four-day weekend in Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island?
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 Prince Edward Island?
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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