Canada's 2027 federal holiday calendar has Canada Day (1 July) on a Thursday — a bridge day on Friday 2 July creates a four-day long weekend for the 160th anniversary of Confederation. Good Friday is 26 March — Easter falls very early on 28 March. Victoria Day is Monday 24 May.
Labour Day is Monday 6 September. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) falls on a Thursday — bridge day Friday 1 October for federal workers. Thanksgiving is Monday 11 October.
Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Thursday — bridge day Friday 12 November for provinces observing it as statutory. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday — substitute holiday observed on Friday 24 December. Boxing Day (26 December) is Sunday — substitute observed Monday 27 December. Federal workers get a four-day festive break from Friday 24 to Monday 27 December.
Nationwide Holidays 2027
5 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Canada
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul 2027 | Thu | Canada Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Sept 2027 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 27 Dec 2027 | Mon | Christmas Day (observed) | Nationwide |
Alberta — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Alberta — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) | Regional |
British Columbia — Additional Holidays
6 regional
British Columbia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2027 | Thu | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Manitoba — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Manitoba — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Regional |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2027 | Thu | Orange Shirt Day | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
New Brunswick — Additional Holidays
5 regional
New Brunswick — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) | Regional |
Newfoundland and Labrador — Additional Holidays
7 regional
Newfoundland and Labrador — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2027 | Mon | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| 26 Apr 2027 | Mon | Saint George's Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2027 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 12 Jul 2027 | Mon | Orangemen's Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2027 | Wed | Regatta Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) | Regional |
Nova Scotia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Nova Scotia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Heritage Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Natal Day | Regional |
Northwest Territories — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Northwest Territories — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2027 | Mon | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2027 | Thu | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Nunavut — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Nunavut — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 9 Jul 2027 | Fri | Nunavut Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Ontario — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Ontario — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) | Regional |
Prince Edward Island — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Prince Edward Island — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Islander Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2027 | Thu | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Quebec — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Quebec — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Regional |
| 24 Jun 2027 | Thu | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
Saskatchewan — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Saskatchewan — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2027 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Yukon — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Yukon — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2027 | Mon | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 16 Aug 2027 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2027 | Thu | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada Day in 2027 and does it create a long weekend?
Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Thursday in 2027. Taking Friday 2 July as annual leave creates a four-day long weekend from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 July — the 160th anniversary of Confederation.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2027?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday 11 October 2027 — the second Monday of October.
Does Christmas create extra days off in Canada in 2027?
Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday. The substitute federal holiday is observed on Friday 24 December. Boxing Day (26 December) is a Sunday — substitute observed Monday 27 December. Federal workers get a four-day break from Friday 24 to Monday 27 December.
When is Victoria Day in Canada in 2027?
Victoria Day falls on Monday 24 May 2027 — the Monday preceding 25 May. Traditional fireworks displays take place on Sunday 23 May evening.
Is Remembrance Day a long weekend in 2027?
With a bridge day, yes. Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Thursday in 2027. In provinces where it is a statutory holiday, taking Friday 12 November as leave creates a four-day weekend from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 November.