Canadian Statutory Holidays 2027
Canada does not have one list of statutory holidays. Federally regulated employees get 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, while everyone else follows the rules of their own province or territory. This page shows every 2027 holiday and where each one is a paid statutory holiday.
Statutory Holidays in Canada 2027
| Date | Holiday | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory nationwide | |
| Good Friday | Statutory nationwide. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. | |
| Easter Monday | Not a statutory holiday in any province. Federal public service day off; not a paid stat in most provinces. | |
| Victoria Day | Federal; Statutory in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT | |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Statutory in QC | |
| Canada Day | Statutory nationwide | |
| Civic Holiday | Statutory in BC, NB, NT, NU, SK | |
| Labour Day | Statutory nationwide | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Federal; Statutory in BC, MB, NT, NU, PE, YT | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Federal; Statutory in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT | |
| Remembrance Day | Federal; Statutory in AB, BC, NB, NL, NT, NU, PE, SK, YT | |
| Christmas Day | Statutory nationwide | |
| Boxing Day | Federal; Statutory in ON |
Holidays That Apply Everywhere
New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day are paid holidays in every province and territory. Every other holiday depends on where you work.
Christmas and Boxing Day 2027 Fall on a Weekend
In 2027, Christmas Day is a Saturday and Boxing Day is a Sunday. Where these are statutory holidays, employees who normally have weekends off are generally entitled to a substitute day off or holiday pay. The rules differ by province.
Statutory Holidays 2027 by Province
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Canada Stat Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Canada in 2027?
Federally regulated employees get 10 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Every other worker follows their own province or territory's list, which differs from the federal one.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory holiday in every province and territory. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Statutory in AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, SK. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Canada?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in every province and territory. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Canada?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in any province or territory. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. Federal public service day off; not a paid stat in most provinces. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Federal; Statutory in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Statutory in NT, YT. In 2027 it falls on Monday, June 21, 2027. More about National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Statutory in QC. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, June 24, 2027. More about Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory holiday in every province and territory. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Nunavut Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Statutory in NU. In 2027 it falls on Friday, July 9, 2027. More about Nunavut Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Statutory in BC, NB, NT, NU, SK. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Discovery Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Statutory in YT. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 16, 2027. More about Discovery Day.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory holiday in every province and territory. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Federal; Statutory in BC, MB, NT, NU, PE, YT. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Federal; Statutory in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on where you work. Federal; Statutory in AB, BC, NB, NL, NT, NU, PE, SK, YT. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in every province and territory. 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 Canada?
It depends on where you work. Federal; Statutory in ON. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. Because it falls on a Sunday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Boxing Day.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
