Child Custody Schedules for Family Day

Family Day is observed on the third Monday of February to give families free time to spend together. It is celebrated in Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Alberta and British Columbia.

Other provinces observe a different holiday. The third Monday of February is Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Heritage Day in Nova Scotia, and Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.

Schools and businesses are closed on the day of these holidays. Federal employees must still report to work.

Family Day is all about showing your appreciation for your loved ones through food, activities and family traditions. It's important to have a schedule specifying where your children will spend this special day.

Although tailored to Family Day, the following schedules can work regardless of which holiday you celebrate.

Give one parent the entire day

You could allow one parent to have all of Family Day. This can be the parent who already has the children or the parent who does not.

Or you can alternate which parent gets the time each year.

Split the day

The parent who had the children the previous day can spend the morning of Family Day with the kids. The other parent can spend the afternoon and evening with them.

Split the long weekend

Monday holidays like Family Day give you a three-day weekend. Including Saturday and Sunday in your holiday time gives each parent an overnight visit.

Allow another relative the time

If you're a federal employee who must work on the holiday, consider allowing your children to spend the day with their extended family members.

Celebrate together

You may no longer be in a relationship with the other parent, but you'll always be bonded through your children. If you get along, consider celebrating together so your children can spend Family Day with the whole family.

The easiest way to make a holiday visitation schedule

There's a lot to think about when you build a holiday schedule. You'll want it to address weekend and midweek holidays, reflect special occasions unique to your family (like birthdays) and work for years to come.

The Custody X Change app makes it easy. Just open your Custody X Change calendar and follow our steps to make a holiday schedule.

To make a custody schedule quickly and affordably, turn to Custody X Change. You'll get written and visual versions that meet your family's needs, as well as court standards.