Canada Public Holidays 2028
Canada has 6 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 22 May | Victoria Day optional |
| Sat 1 Jul | Canada Day |
| Mon 3 Jul | Canada Day (observed) optional |
| Mon 4 Sep | Labor Day |
| Sat 30 Sep | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation optional |
| Mon 2 Oct | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed) optional |
| Mon 9 Oct | Thanksgiving Day optional |
| Sat 11 Nov | Remembrance Day optional |
| Mon 13 Nov | Remembrance Day (observed) optional |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Tue 26 Dec | Boxing Day optional |
2028 holiday calendar — Canada
- Public holiday
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Long weekends and best days to take off in Canada in 2028
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day, New Year's Day (observed) |  Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 14 – Sun 16 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 2 – Mon 4 Sep | No leave needed | Labor Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Canada holidays in 2028 at a glance
Canada has 6 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Mon 25 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Canada public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Canada have in 2028?
- 6 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Government of Canada – General holidays (federal) · python-holidays – open holiday rules