Canada's 2029 federal holiday calendar has Canada Day (1 July) on a Sunday — substitute holiday observed on Monday 2 July for a three-day long weekend marking the 162nd anniversary of Confederation. Good Friday is 30 March — Easter falls on 1 April. Victoria Day is Monday 21 May.
Labour Day is Monday 3 September. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) falls on a Sunday — substitute observed Monday 1 October. Thanksgiving is Monday 8 October.
Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Sunday — substitute observed Monday 12 November for provinces where it is statutory. Christmas Day (25 December) is a Tuesday and Boxing Day (26 December) is a Wednesday — taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a six-day break from Saturday 22 to Wednesday 26 December.
Nationwide Holidays 2029
5 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Canada
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2029 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 30 Mar 2029 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul 2029 | Sun | Canada Day | Nationwide |
| 3 Sept 2029 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2029 | Tue | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Alberta — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Alberta — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Regional |
British Columbia — Additional Holidays
6 regional
British Columbia — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2029 | Sun | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Manitoba — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Manitoba — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Regional |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2029 | Sun | Orange Shirt Day | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
New Brunswick — Additional Holidays
5 regional
New Brunswick — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Regional |
Newfoundland and Labrador — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Newfoundland and Labrador — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2029 | Sat | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Regional |
Nova Scotia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Nova Scotia — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Heritage Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | Natal Day | Regional |
Northwest Territories — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Northwest Territories — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2029 | Thu | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2029 | Sun | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Nunavut — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Nunavut — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 9 Jul 2029 | Mon | Nunavut Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Ontario — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Ontario — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Regional |
Prince Edward Island — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Prince Edward Island — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Islander Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2029 | Sun | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Quebec — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Quebec — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Regional |
| 24 Jun 2029 | Sun | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
Saskatchewan — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Saskatchewan — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2029 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 6 Aug 2029 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Yukon — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Yukon — Regional Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2029 | Thu | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 20 Aug 2029 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2029 | Sun | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 8 Oct 2029 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2029 | Sun | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada Day observed in 2029?
Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Sunday in 2029. The substitute federal holiday is observed on Monday 2 July — automatically creating a three-day long weekend for the 162nd anniversary of Confederation.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2029?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday 8 October 2029 — the second Monday of October.
Does Christmas require planning for a long break in Canada in 2029?
Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday and Boxing Day (26 December) on a Wednesday in 2029. Taking Monday 24 December as annual leave creates a six-day break from Saturday 22 to Wednesday 26 December. Additional leave around New Year is needed for a longer stretch.
Does Remembrance Day create a long weekend in 2029?
Yes — Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Sunday in 2029. The substitute is observed on Monday 12 November in provinces where it is statutory, creating an automatic three-day long weekend.
When is Victoria Day in Canada in 2029?
Victoria Day falls on Monday 21 May 2029. Traditional fireworks displays take place on Sunday 20 May evening. It marks the unofficial start of Canadian summer.