Federal and Provincial Holidays in Canada (2028) 🇨🇦

Q: When is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — in 19 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Canada have in 2028?

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2028.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Canada?

The most recent public holiday in Canada was Good Friday on Friday, April 3, 2026 — 70 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Canada?

The next 5 public holidays in Canada:Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's DayMonday, January 3, 2028: New Year's Day (observed)Friday, April 14, 2028: Good FridaySaturday, July 1, 2028: Canada DayMonday, September 4, 2028: Labor Day

Q: How does Canada's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Canada has 5 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:United States: 12 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Canada have in 2029?

Canada will have 6 public holidays in 2029.

Q: Does Canada have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Canada has 13 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Canada observes 5 public holidays this year, with 6 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Canada Day. The most recent was Good Friday.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

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State & Regional Holidays in Canada

Alberta Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Family Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
13 Nov	Monday	Remembrance Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

British Columbia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Family Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
7 Aug	Monday	British Columbia Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Manitoba Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Louis Riel Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

New Brunswick Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Family Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
7 Aug	Monday	New Brunswick Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Nouvelle-Écosse Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Heritage Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
13 Nov	Monday	Remembrance Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Nunavut Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
9 Jul	Sunday	Nunavut Day
7 Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Ontario Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Family Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

Quebec Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	National Patriots' Day
24 Jun	Saturday	Saint John the Baptist Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Saskatchewan Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Family Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
3 Jul	Monday	Canada Day (observed)
7 Aug	Monday	Saskatchewan Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
13 Nov	Monday	Remembrance Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Newfoundland and Labrador Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day; Memorial Day
3 Jul	Monday	Canada Day (observed); Memorial Day (observed)
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
13 Nov	Monday	Remembrance Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Northwest Territories Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
21 Jun	Wednesday	National Aboriginal Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
7 Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Yukon Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
22 May	Monday	Victoria Day
21 Jun	Wednesday	National Aboriginal Day
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
3 Jul	Monday	Canada Day (observed)
21 Aug	Monday	Discovery Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
13 Nov	Monday	Remembrance Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Prince Edward Island Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Monday	Islander Day
14 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Saturday	Canada Day
3 Jul	Monday	Canada Day (observed)
4 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
13 Nov	Monday	Remembrance Day (observed)
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Canada

When is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — in 19 days.

Is today a public holiday in Canada?

No — today (Friday, June 12, 2026) is not a public holiday in Canada.

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2028?

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2028.

What was the most recent public holiday in Canada?

The most recent public holiday in Canada was Good Friday on Friday, April 3, 2026 — 70 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Canada?

The next 5 public holidays in Canada:

Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's Day
Monday, January 3, 2028: New Year's Day (observed)
Friday, April 14, 2028: Good Friday
Saturday, July 1, 2028: Canada Day
Monday, September 4, 2028: Labor Day

How does Canada's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Canada has 5 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

United States: 12 public holidays

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2029?

Canada will have 6 public holidays in 2029.

Does Canada have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Canada has 13 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.