Canada in 2028 is a leap year with 366 days. Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Saturday โ the substitute federal holiday is observed on Monday 2 July, creating an automatic three-day long weekend. Victoria Day is Monday 22 May. Canadian Thanksgiving is Monday 9 October.
Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday โ excellent placement, with Boxing Day (26 December) on a Tuesday for a natural four-day festive break.
Public Holidays 2028
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 14 Apr 2028 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul 2028 | Sat | Canada Day | Nationwide |
| 4 Sept 2028 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2028
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Alberta โ School Holidays Overview
Winter Break
22.12.2027 - 03.01.2028
Spring Break
24.03.2028 - 28.03.2028
Summer Holidays
27.06.2028 - 02.09.2028
Christmas Break
22.12.2028 - 03.01.2029
Holidays by Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victoria Day in Canada?
Victoria Day is a federal holiday on the Monday preceding 25 May, celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria. It is informally known as the "May Two-Four Weekend" (referring to both the 24th of May and a case of 24 beers). It marks the unofficial start of summer in Canada.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October โ about six weeks earlier than American Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November). It involves similar traditions of family meals and gratitude, but is generally considered more low-key than the American version.
What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September, also known as Orange Shirt Day) was established as a federal holiday in 2021 to honour the survivors and lost children of the residential school system โ a historical system of government-funded, church-run schools where Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families.
Is Remembrance Day a holiday in all Canadian provinces?
Remembrance Day (11 November) is a federal statutory holiday, but it is not a provincial statutory holiday in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Manitoba. In those provinces, most employees still work on 11 November, though public ceremonies are still held.
Does Canada have Boxing Day?
Yes. Boxing Day (26 December) is a federal statutory holiday in Canada, inherited from the British tradition. It is widely observed with major retail sales. Some provinces designate it as a provincial holiday as well.