Canada Public Holidays 2027
Federally regulated employers in Canada observe 10 general holidays in 2027. Provinces set their own lists for most other workplaces, so check your province too.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date (2027) | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Easter Monday is a holiday for the federal public service |
| Mon 24 May | Victoria Day | Monday before 25 May |
| Thu 1 Jul | Canada Day | |
| Mon 6 Sep | Labour Day | First Monday of September |
| Thu 30 Sep | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | |
| Mon 11 Oct | Thanksgiving | Second Monday of October |
| Thu 11 Nov | Remembrance Day | |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Saturday — the federal public service observes Monday 27 December |
| Sun 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Sunday — the federal public service observes Tuesday 28 December |
Federal vs provincial holidays
The Canada Labour Code lists the general holidays for federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines and telecoms. Everyone else is covered by provincial or territorial employment standards, which differ: Family Day in February (most provinces), Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Quebec (24 June), Civic Holiday in August in several provinces, and so on. When a holiday falls on a day off, employees are generally entitled to another paid day — usually the next working day.
Long weekends and travel in 2027
Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving are always Mondays, and Canada Day falls on a Thursday in 2027, so many people take Friday 2 July off for a four-day weekend. Easter is early (Good Friday 26 March), which suits spring skiing in the Rockies.
Long weekends in Canada in 2027
- Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan: 3 days off
- Fri 26 – Sun 28 Mar: 3 days off
- Sat 22 – Mon 24 May: 3 days off
- Sat 4 – Mon 6 Sep: 3 days off
- Sat 9 – Mon 11 Oct: 3 days off
Best bridge days
- Take Friday 2 Jul off after Thu 1 Jul → 4 days off (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jul)
- Take Friday 1 Oct off after Thu 30 Sep → 4 days off (Thu 30 Sep – Sun 3 Oct)
- Take Friday 12 Nov off after Thu 11 Nov → 4 days off (Thu 11 – Sun 14 Nov)
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend; regional holidays and company rules can add days.
Frequently asked questions
- How many statutory holidays are there in Canada in 2027?
- Ten federal general holidays; provinces add their own.
- When is Thanksgiving 2027 in Canada?
- Monday 11 October 2027.
- Is Family Day a federal holiday?
- No, it is a provincial holiday in most provinces (third Monday of February).
Sources: Government of Canada – General holidays (federal) · Canada Revenue Agency – Public holidays