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Canada Public Holidays 2027

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

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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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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
DateDayHoliday NameType
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.