Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry Are you getting enough vacation time? Canadian vacation time allotment varies by sector. August 30, 2013 | Last updated on August 30, 2013 1 min read On average, Canadian workers are awarded 3.7 weeks of vacation time per year, while those who are self-employed take about four weeks off each year, finds a new poll. Read: 5 tips for self-employed clients The poll also says vacation time allotment varies by sector: government staffers receive 4.3 weeks; retail workers get 3.1 weeks, and farmers and lumberjacks are given 2.9 weeks. But are people using their time off to relax? Read more to find out. Read: How to save for vacation 3 tax tips for vacation property Prepare clients for vacation emergencies What clients find on Google: Travel insurance Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo