{"id":74952,"date":"2025-03-11T20:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=74952"},"modified":"2025-08-29T18:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:59:26","slug":"how-to-leave-hack-your-canadian-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-leave-hack-your-canadian-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to leave hack your 2026 Canadian holidays\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Leave hacking \u2013 it\u2019s not as scary as it sounds, we promise.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the uninitiated, leave hacking is a strategy for maximising time off work by combining stat holidays and vacation days. The best part? It means more time for big trips.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, request your leave, book your vacation and make 2026 your best year yet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key dates:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Year\u2019s Day:<\/strong> Take off 29 to 31 December (2025) and 2 January for an 11-day break\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family Day:<\/strong> Take off 17<sup> <\/sup>to 20 February for a nine-day vacation<strong> <\/strong>(New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and BC only)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easter:<\/strong> Take 30 March to 2 April or 7 to 10 April off for a ten-day break\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Victoria Day:<\/strong> Take off 19 to 22 May for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canada Day:<\/strong> Take off 29 to 30 June and 2 to 3 July for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labour Day:<\/strong> Take off 8 to 11 September for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thanksgiving Day:<\/strong> Take off 13 to 16 October for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remembrance Day:<\/strong> Take off 9 to 10 November and 12 to 13 November for a nine-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christmas Day and Boxing Day:<\/strong> Take off 21 to 24 December for a ten-day vacation<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you promise yourself last year that this winter would be different \u2013 that you\u2019d break up the cold and dark days with a sunny escape? If so, the first week of the year is the perfect time for it. By utilising the New Year\u2019s Day holiday, you can enjoy 11 days OOO with just four vacation days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start 2026 with a hike in <a href=\"\/uganda\/uganda-gorilla-short-break-original-160243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uganda<\/a> during the dry season and see endangered gorillas in the wild or get up close to the <a href=\"\/brazil\/iguazu-falls-short-break-161935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iguazu Falls<\/a> on a short break to Brazil and Argentina. It\u2019s a great way to tick off those resolutions!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"XMSB\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/XMSB.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/xmsb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">North Morocco Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/xmsb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"XMYB\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/XMYB.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/xmyb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Five Days in Morocco<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">5 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/xmyb\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"XMSQC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/XMSQC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/xmsqc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Morocco Encompassed<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">18 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/xmsqc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February \u2013 Family Day&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>February fatigue is real \u2013 the novelty of a new year has worn off and spring still feels far off. But you can change your perspective by booking some leave. If you live in a province that celebrates Family Day, take 17<sup> <\/sup>to 20 February off for a nine-day break.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honour the holiday by staying with a host family in the northern region of <a href=\"\/morocco\/north-morocco-adventure-159429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a>, or travel by bullet train across <a href=\"\/japan\/japan-highlights-160298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japan<\/a> and see the country\u2019s best bits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24.jpg\" alt=\"An Intrepid leader and a traveller pose for the camera, backdropped by Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-74687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Cusco-Inca-Trail-day4-travellers-having-pictures-with-Machu-Picchu-behind-24-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swap a long weekend for a long hike to Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April \u2013 Good Friday&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extend your Easter vacation by taking off either 30 March to 2 April or 7 to 10 April and enjoy ten days away from the office for the price of four.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much time on your hands, you can head to <a href=\"\/jordan\/explore-jordan-159940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordan<\/a> and float in the Dead Sea or follow in Inca footsteps in <a href=\"\/peru\/inca-trail-express-160280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peru<\/a>. Prefer to stay closer to home? Try glamping under the stars after exploring <a href=\"\/united-states\/zion-glamping-adventure-160252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah<\/a>&#8216;s red-rock landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May \u2013 Victoria Day &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May long weekend means one thing: summer is here. Be the envy of all your co-workers by taking off 19 to 22 May, making it a nine-day vacation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this extra leave, consider switching your cottage getaway for <a href=\"\/croatia\/croatia-sailing-adventure-dubrovnik-split-160025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Croatia<\/a>, where you can cruise the Adriatic Sea and island hop with fewer crowds than peak summer. Or spend the night on a boat in Halong Bay as you venture north through <a href=\"\/vietnam\/treasures-vietnam-160315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnam<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July \u2013 Canada Day&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need to use four vacation days \u2013 29 to 30 June and 2 to 3 July \u2013 to get nine days off around the Canada Day long weekend.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate Canada Day in style by spotting wildlife overseas during the cool, dry season. You might see sea lions and hammerhead sharks in the <a href=\"\/ecuador\/galapagos-encounter-southern-islands-grand-queen-beatriz-136892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galapagos<\/a>, or watch wildebeest and zebras crossing the Grumeti River in <a href=\"\/tanzania\/tanzania-family-safari-143854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanzania<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02.jpg\" alt=\"A woman walks along the beach in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-74731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-CostaRica_ManuelAntonio_Beach_Female-traveller-B_02-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spending Labor Day on a beach in Costa Rica doesn\u2019t sound so bad<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September \u2013 Labour Day&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Say goodbye to summer with one last adventure by transforming Labour Day weekend into nine days of vacation \u2013 just take off 8 to 11 September.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September, you could get familiar with the <em>many<\/em> beaches in <a href=\"\/costa-rica\/costa-rica-experience-160449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a>, dive into the history of <a href=\"\/greece\/premium-greece-160534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ancient Greece<\/a> by visiting the country itself or check out the pyramids in <a href=\"\/egypt\/egypt-adventure-159932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egypt<\/a> as the weather cools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October&nbsp;\u2013 Thanksgiving Day&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you need a trip away from the everyday to know you\u2019ve got it good. Be thankful this Thanksgiving by using four vacation days for nine days away.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where you practice your gratitude is up to you. But our suggestion? Munch on meat tacos and sip margaritas in <a href=\"\/mexico\/mexico-real-food-adventure-160380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, ride a rickshaw around <a href=\"\/india\/indias-golden-triangle-160592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India<\/a>&#8216;s Old Delhi or walk through <a href=\"\/united-states\/best-californias-national-parks-160259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California\u2019s best national parks<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1281\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1281x1920.jpg\" alt=\"A traveller admires the Northern Lights and a waterfall in Iceland\" class=\"wp-image-74733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-scaled.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-1170x1753.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Iceland-Godafoss-waterfall-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-traveller-standing-GettyImages-675210104-2-1-585x877.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Extend a long weekend for the chance to spot the Northern Lights in Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November \u2013 Remembrance Day&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a province that gets November 11 as a stat day, beat the winter blues by booking 9 to 10 November and 12 to 13 November off too. With Remembrance Day in the middle, you\u2019ll get a nine-day vacation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right country for a mid-November getaway is key. Cooler evenings in <a href=\"\/morocco\/classic-morocco-159494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a> mean you can sleep comfortably under the stars in the Sahara, while <a href=\"\/iceland\/icelands-classic-northern-lights-160593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland<\/a>&#8216;s longer nights improve your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Even traditional summer spots like <a href=\"\/italy\/highlights-italy-winter-160091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a> offer something special in the off-season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December \u2013 Christmas Day and Boxing Day&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have to work over the Christmas period, don\u2019t! With just four vacation days, you can enjoy ten days off \u2013 perfect for some well-deserved R&amp;R to end the year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give the gift of a cultural experience by taking the whole family to a Maya homestead in <a href=\"\/mexico\/mexico-family-holiday-152577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a> or by wandering around <a href=\"\/mexico\/mexico-family-holiday-162066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Europe<\/a>&#8216;s winter markets. Prefer your own pace? You could explore Thailand solo before joining a group around the temples and relics of <a href=\"\/thailand\/river-kwai-ancient-thai-kingdoms-159885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayutthaya<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inspired to maximise your time off? <a href=\"\/destinations\">Join a small group adventure<\/a> with Intrepid.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Costa Rican beaches to California&#8217;s national parks, here\u2019s how Canadian travellers can make the most of their stat holidays in 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16351,"featured_media":74636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1313],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Leave hack your Canadian holidays | The Good Times by Intrepid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wish you had more time for big trips?\u00a0Make 2026 your best year yet with these leave-hacking tips that maximise the Canadian holidays.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-leave-hack-your-canadian-vacation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to leave hack your 2025 Canadian holidays\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Maximise time off work by combining stat holidays and vacation days. 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