Canada's 2028 federal holiday calendar is a leap year with Canada Day (1 July) falling on a Saturday — the substitute holiday is observed on Monday 2 July, giving every Canadian an automatic three-day long weekend. Good Friday is 14 April — Easter falls on 16 April. Victoria Day is Monday 22 May.
Labour Day is Monday 4 September. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) falls on a Sunday — substitute observed Monday 1 October. Thanksgiving is Monday 9 October.
Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Saturday — substitute holiday observed on Monday 13 November in provinces where it is statutory, giving a three-day long weekend. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday — Boxing Day (26 December) on Tuesday. Excellent festive break: Saturday 23 December through Tuesday 26 December, with many workers taking Wednesday 27 December for a nine-day stretch through New Year's Day.
Nationwide Holidays 2028
5 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Canada
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | 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 |
Alberta — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Alberta — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Regional |
British Columbia — Additional Holidays
6 regional
British Columbia — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2028 | Sat | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Manitoba — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Manitoba — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Regional |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2028 | Sat | Orange Shirt Day | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
New Brunswick — Additional Holidays
5 regional
New Brunswick — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Regional |
Newfoundland and Labrador — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Newfoundland and Labrador — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2028 | Fri | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Regional |
Nova Scotia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Nova Scotia — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Heritage Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | Natal Day | Regional |
Northwest Territories — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Northwest Territories — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2028 | Wed | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2028 | Sat | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Nunavut — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Nunavut — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 9 Jul 2028 | Sun | Nunavut Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Ontario — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Ontario — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day | Regional |
Prince Edward Island — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Prince Edward Island — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Islander Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2028 | Sat | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Quebec — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Quebec — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Regional |
| 24 Jun 2028 | Sat | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
Saskatchewan — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Saskatchewan — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2028 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 7 Aug 2028 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Yukon — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Yukon — Regional Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2028 | Wed | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 21 Aug 2028 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2028 | Sat | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2028 | Sat | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada Day observed in 2028?
Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Saturday in 2028. The substitute federal holiday is observed on Monday 2 July — automatically creating a three-day long weekend. This is the 161st anniversary of Confederation.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2028?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday 9 October 2028 — the second Monday of October.
Is Christmas favourable in Canada in 2028?
Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday in 2028, and Boxing Day (26 December) on a Tuesday. The festive break runs from Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 December. Many workers take Wednesday 27 December as leave for a nine-day stretch through New Year's Day (1 January 2029, Monday).
Is 2028 a leap year in Canada?
Yes — 2028 is a leap year with 366 days. 29 February falls on a Wednesday during the school year. It does not add a public holiday.
Does Remembrance Day create a long weekend in 2028?
Yes — Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Saturday in 2028. The substitute holiday is observed on Monday 13 November in provinces where it is statutory, creating an automatic three-day long weekend.