Canada's 2024 federal holiday calendar opens in winter with Family Day / Islander Day / Louis Riel Day (the third Monday in February, 19 February) varying by province. Good Friday is 29 March — Easter falls early this year on 31 March. Victoria Day is Monday 20 May — the unofficial start of Canadian summer, marked by fireworks across the country.
Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Monday in 2024 — one of the most convenient possible placements, giving every Canadian an automatic three-day long weekend for the 157th anniversary of Confederation. Fireworks displays take place on the Monday evening in Ottawa and cities across the country.
Labour Day is Monday 2 September. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Monday 30 September — observed as a federal statutory holiday and growing in provincial recognition. Thanksgiving is Monday 14 October. Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Monday — automatic long weekend in Alberta, British Columbia, and other provinces where it is statutory. Christmas Day (25 December) is a Wednesday and Boxing Day (26 December) is a Thursday.
Nationwide Holidays 2024
5 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Canada
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2024 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Mon | Canada Day | Nationwide |
| 2 Sept 2024 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Alberta — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Alberta — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Thu | Boxing Day | Regional |
British Columbia — Additional Holidays
6 regional
British Columbia — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2024 | Mon | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Manitoba — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Manitoba — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Regional |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2024 | Mon | Orange Shirt Day | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
New Brunswick — Additional Holidays
5 regional
New Brunswick — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Thu | Boxing Day | Regional |
Newfoundland and Labrador — Additional Holidays
7 regional
Newfoundland and Labrador — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2024 | Sun | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Mon | Saint George's Day | Regional |
| 24 Jun 2024 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 14 Jul 2024 | Sun | Orangemen's Day | Regional |
| 31 Jul 2024 | Wed | Regatta Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Thu | Boxing Day | Regional |
Nova Scotia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Nova Scotia — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Heritage Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | Natal Day | Regional |
Northwest Territories — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Northwest Territories — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2024 | Fri | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2024 | Mon | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Nunavut — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Nunavut — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 9 Jul 2024 | Tue | Nunavut Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Ontario — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Ontario — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Thu | Boxing Day | Regional |
Prince Edward Island — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Prince Edward Island — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Islander Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2024 | Mon | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Quebec — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Quebec — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Regional |
| 24 Jun 2024 | Mon | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
Saskatchewan — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Saskatchewan — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Yukon — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Yukon — Regional Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2024 | Fri | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Thu | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2024 | Mon | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada Day in 2024 and is it a long weekend?
Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Monday in 2024 — automatically creating a three-day long weekend. This is the 157th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (1 July 1867). Fireworks displays take place across the country on the Monday evening, with the largest event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2024?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday 14 October 2024 — the second Monday of October. It is approximately six weeks earlier than American Thanksgiving. Traditional meals featuring turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie are shared with family.
Is Remembrance Day a long weekend in 2024?
In provinces where Remembrance Day (11 November) is a statutory holiday — including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon — the Monday placement creates an automatic three-day weekend. Ontario and Quebec do not observe it as a statutory holiday.
When is Victoria Day in Canada in 2024?
Victoria Day falls on Monday 20 May 2024 — the Monday preceding 25 May. It marks the unofficial start of Canadian summer and is informally known as the "May Two-Four Weekend." Fireworks displays take place across the country on Victoria Day evening.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) a holiday in all provinces?
No — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) is a federal statutory holiday, applying directly to federal workers. Provincial adoption varies: some provinces have made it a provincial holiday, while others have not. In 2024 it falls on a Monday — federal workers get a three-day weekend.