Alberta Statutory Holidays 2027
If you work in Alberta, you are entitled to 9 paid statutory holidays in 2027. Heritage Day in August and Boxing Day are optional holidays in Alberta, so whether you get them off depends on your employer. This page lists each 2027 holiday, explains who qualifies for holiday pay, and covers what happens if you work on a holiday or it falls on a weekend.
Alberta Statutory Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Family Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Good Friday | Statutory (paid) holiday. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. | |
| Victoria Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Canada Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Heritage Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Labour Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Remembrance Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Boxing Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday |
Who Qualifies for Stat Holiday Pay in Alberta?
Most employees in Alberta qualify, including many part-time workers. Eligibility rules usually look at how long you have worked for your employer and whether you worked your last scheduled shift before and first scheduled shift after the holiday. Some industries and job types have special rules or exemptions.
Working on a Statutory Holiday
If you work on a statutory holiday, you are usually entitled to premium pay for the hours worked, commonly 1.5 times your regular rate, plus your holiday pay. Depending on the rules and your employer, you may receive regular pay plus a substitute day off instead.
Christmas Day 2027 Falls on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees are generally entitled to a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay. Check the exact rule with Alberta’s employment standards office.
Federally Regulated Employees in Alberta
If you work for a federally regulated employer, such as a bank, airline, railway, telecom or the federal government, the Canada Labour Code applies instead of Alberta’s rules. Federal employees get 10 general holidays, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day.
Alberta Stat Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Alberta in 2027?
Alberta has 9 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Family Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Alberta?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Victoria Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Heritage Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
No. Heritage Day is observed in Alberta, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Heritage Day.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Alberta?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Alberta. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Alberta?
No. Boxing Day is observed in Alberta, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. More about Boxing Day.
Statutory Holidays 2027 in Other Provinces
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
