Alberta Stat Holidays 2027
There are 9 stat holidays in Alberta in 2027, and 8 of them fall on a weekday. Regional, part-day and optional days are marked in the table.
All Alberta stat holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Alberta Family Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday Optional |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Heritage Day Optional |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2027 | Thursday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Optional |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Falls on a Saturday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day Optional Falls on a Sunday |
2027 at a glance
Stat Holidays
9
On a weekday
8
Working days
253
Long weekends
6
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 8 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Alberta in 2027
- 3 days off: Friday, January 1, 2027 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 13, 2027 to Monday, February 15, 2027 (Alberta Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, March 26, 2027 to Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 22, 2027 to Monday, May 24, 2027 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 4, 2027 to Monday, September 6, 2027 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 9, 2027 to Monday, October 11, 2027 (Thanksgiving Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Good to know
- Alberta has 9 general holidays. Easter Monday, Heritage Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day are optional: employers may choose to give them.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2027
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 254 |
| British Columbia | 11 | 251 |
| Quebec | 8 | 254 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 253 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 252 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 256 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 254 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 256 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 254 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 251 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 253 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Alberta in 2027?
There are 9 stat holidays in Alberta in 2027, plus 4 regional, part-day or optional days listed separately. 8 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in Alberta in 2027?
253. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 8 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 253. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Alberta?
When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.