Public holidays · Americas · 2027
Canada Statutory Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Canada
Canada has 8 national public holidays in 2027, plus 23 regional holidays. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Canada public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
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| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Victoria Day | Victoria Day | Public holiday | |
| Canada Day | Canada Day | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Public holiday | |
| Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Family Day | Family Day | Regional holiday AB, BC, NB, ON, SK |
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| Heritage Day | Heritage Day | Regional holiday NS |
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| Islander Day | Islander Day | Regional holiday PE |
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| Louis Riel Day | Louis Riel Day | Regional holiday MB |
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| Saint Patrick's Day | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional holiday NL |
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| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Regional holiday AB, PE |
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| Saint George's Day | Saint George's Day | Regional holiday NL |
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| National Patriots' Day | National Patriots' Day | Regional holiday QC |
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| National Aboriginal Day | National Aboriginal Day | Regional holiday NT |
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| Discovery Day | Discovery Day | Regional holiday NL |
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| National Holiday | Fête nationale du Québec | Regional holiday QC |
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| Orangemen's Day | Orangemen's Day | Regional holiday NL |
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| British Columbia Day | British Columbia Day | Regional holiday BC |
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| Civic Holiday | Civic Holiday | Regional holiday MB, NL, NT, NU, ON |
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| Heritage Day | Heritage Day | Regional holiday AB, YT |
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| Natal Day | Natal Day | Regional holiday NS |
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| New Brunswick Day | New Brunswick Day | Regional holiday NB |
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| Saskatchewan Day | Saskatchewan Day | Regional holiday SK |
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| Discovery Day | Discovery Day | Regional holiday YT |
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| Gold Cup Parade Day | Gold Cup Parade Day | Regional holiday PE |
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| Armistice Day | Armistice Day | Regional holiday NL |
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| Remembrance Day | Remembrance Day | Regional holiday AB, BC, NB, NT, NS, NU, PE, SK +1 |
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| Weekend | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Regional holiday AB, NB, NS, ON, PE |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Canada holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Canada 2027
5 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
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Fri 26 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Sat 22 May – Mon 24 May
No leave needed
4days
Thu 1 Jul – Sun 4 Jul
Take off Fri 2 Jul
3days
Sat 4 Sep – Mon 6 Sep
No leave needed
4days
Thu 30 Sep – Sun 3 Oct
Take off Fri 1 Oct
3days
Sat 9 Oct – Mon 11 Oct
No leave needed
Planning a trip to Canada?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Canada
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2027?
8 national public holidays and 23 regional ones that apply only in some regions. That ranks Canada #203 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Canada in 2027?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 2 Jul) for 4 days in a row from 1 July.
Which Canada public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Canada?
September, with 2 national holidays: Labour Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.