Canada Stat Holidays 2027
Statutory holidays in Canada are set by each province and territory, plus a federal list for federally regulated workplaces. Only a handful apply everywhere.
Ontario
9 stat holidays · 254 working days
British Columbia
11 stat holidays · 251 working days
Alberta
9 stat holidays · 253 working days
Quebec
8 stat holidays · 254 working days
Manitoba
9 stat holidays · 253 working days
Saskatchewan
10 stat holidays · 252 working days
Nova Scotia
6 stat holidays · 256 working days
New Brunswick
8 stat holidays · 254 working days
Newfoundland and Labrador
6 stat holidays · 256 working days
Prince Edward Island
8 stat holidays · 254 working days
Yukon
11 stat holidays · 251 working days
Northwest Territories
11 stat holidays · 251 working days
Nunavut
11 stat holidays · 251 working days
Federal (federally regulated workplaces)
10 stat holidays · 253 working days
2027 stat holidays by province and territory
✓ = a stat holiday there. Where the local name differs, it is shown instead. R = regional only, P = part day, O = optional, L = limited (e.g. public service only).
| Date | Holiday | ON | BC | AB | QC | MB | SK | NS | NB | NL | PE | YT | NT | NU | FED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri January 1, | New Year’s Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon February 15, | Family Day | ✓ | ✓ | Alberta Family Day | · | Louis Riel Day | ✓ | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | ✓ | · | Islander Day | · | · | · | · |
| Fri March 26, | Good Friday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Good Friday or Easter Monday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon March 29, | Easter Monday | · | · | ✓ O | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Mon May 24, | Victoria Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | National Patriots’ Day | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon June 21, | National Indigenous Peoples Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · |
| Thu June 24, | Fête nationale du Québec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Thu July 1, | Canada Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Memorial Day (Canada Day) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fri July 9, | Nunavut Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | · |
| Mon August 2, | B.C. Day | · | ✓ | Heritage Day O | · | · | Saskatchewan Day | · | New Brunswick Day | · | · | · | Civic Holiday (first Monday in August) | August Civic Holiday | · |
| Mon August 16, | Discovery Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · |
| Mon September 6, | Labour Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thu September 30, | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | · | ✓ | ✓ O | · | Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon October 11, | Thanksgiving Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thu November 11, | Remembrance Day | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | · | ✓ | Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sat December 25, | Christmas Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sun December 26, | Boxing Day | ✓ | · | ✓ O | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Canada in 2027?
It depends where you are. Ontario has 9; British Columbia has 11; Alberta has 9; Quebec has 8; Manitoba has 9; Saskatchewan has 10; Nova Scotia has 6; New Brunswick has 8; Newfoundland and Labrador has 6; Prince Edward Island has 8; Yukon has 11; Northwest Territories has 11; Nunavut has 11; Federal (federally regulated workplaces) has 10.
Which stat holidays apply everywhere in Canada in 2027?
New Year’s Day (January 1, 2027), Good Friday (March 26, 2027), Canada Day (July 1, 2027), Labour Day (September 6, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027).
Where are the most stat holidays in Canada in 2027?
Nunavut, with 11. Nova Scotia has the fewest, with 6.
Also see Canada stat holidays 2026 or public holidays in other countries.
Sources
- Government of Ontario: Your guide to the Employment Standards Act, Public holidays
- Government of B.C.: Statutory holidays
- Government of Alberta: General holidays and general holiday pay
- CNESST: Statutory holidays
- Manitoba Employment Standards: General holidays
- Government of Saskatchewan: List of Saskatchewan public holidays
- Nova Scotia Labour Standards: Paid holiday chart
- Nova Scotia: Remembrance Day Act
- Government of New Brunswick: Paid public holidays, vacation time and pay
- Government of NL Treasury Board: 2026 paid holidays
- Government of NL Treasury Board: 2027 paid holidays
- Government of PEI: Paid holidays
- Government of Yukon: Find a Yukon statutory holiday
- GNWT Education, Culture and Employment: Employment standards fact sheet
- Government of Nunavut: Labour and employment standards
- Government of Nunavut: Nunavut Day designated a general holiday (2020)
- Government of Canada: Annual vacations and general holidays (Canada Labour Code)
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.