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Stat holidays 2027 in Canada by province

Statutory holidays with the same dates across all jurisdictions listed, 2027

New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1Good Friday: Friday, March 26Canada Day: Thursday, July 1Labour Day: Monday, September 6Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25

These holidays fall on the same dates in all 9 jurisdictions compared here, including the federal jurisdiction. The table shows where other holidays apply.

Which days are statutory holidays where, 2027A date means the day is a statutory (public or general) holiday in that jurisdiction under its Act or official list; a dash means it is not; "date not confirmed" means no verified date is shown here yet.
HolidayFederalBCABSKMBONNSNLNT
New Year’s DayJan 1Jan 1Jan 1Jan 1Jan 1Jan 1Jan 1Jan 1Jan 1
February holiday (Family Day and its local names)Feb 15Family DayFeb 15Family DayFeb 15Family DayFeb 15Louis Riel DayFeb 15Family DayFeb 15Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Good FridayMar 26Mar 26Mar 26Mar 26Mar 26Mar 26Mar 26Mar 26Mar 26
Victoria DayMay 24May 24May 24May 24May 24May 24May 24
National Indigenous Peoples DayJun 21
Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Canada DayJul 1Memorial Day (Canada Day)Jul 1Canada Day
First Monday in August (civic holiday)Aug 2B.C. DayAug 2Saskatchewan DayAug 2Civic Holiday (first Monday in August)
Labour DaySep 6Sep 6Sep 6Sep 6Sep 6Sep 6Sep 6Sep 6Sep 6
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSep 30Sep 30Sep 30Sep 30
Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Daydate not confirmedThanksgiving Daydate not confirmedOct 11Oct 11Oct 11Oct 11Thanksgiving Daydate not confirmed
Remembrance DayNov 11Nov 11Nov 11Nov 11Nov 11Nov 11Nov 11
Christmas DayDec 25Dec 25Dec 25Dec 25Dec 25Dec 25Dec 25Dec 25Dec 25
Boxing DayDec 26Dec 26

Columns: Federal = Federally regulated workplaces; BC = British Columbia; AB = Alberta; SK = Saskatchewan; MB = Manitoba; ON = Ontario; NS = Nova Scotia; NL = Newfoundland and Labrador; NT = Northwest Territories.

Canada does not have a single statutory holiday list that applies to every workplace. Federal law covers federally regulated workplaces, while each province and territory has its own employment standards legislation. This comparison brings the verified holiday lists for 2027 together, showing which jurisdiction names each holiday and the date where the official source states it. Differences matter: a familiar day off may have statutory status in one place but not another. Entries link to the relevant government source, and a holiday remains undated when that source provides its name without a date for the year.

Each jurisdiction in detail

No verified statutory list yet for Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Yukon. Dates will be added after the relevant legislation or official holiday page has been checked. This information was last checked against the official sources on November 2, 2026.

Nunavut

Nunavut’s Labour Standards Act defines general holidays as follows:

“"general holiday" means New Year's Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Nunavut Day, the first Monday in August, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and the day fixed by the Governor General for observance of the birthday of the reigning sovereign, and includes any day substituted for any such holiday pursuant to section 23 or 25”

Nunavut: dates set by the Act and Nunavut Day
Holiday202620272028
First Monday in AugustMonday, August 3, 2026Monday, August 2, 2027Monday, August 7, 2028
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWednesday, September 30, 2026Thursday, September 30, 2027Saturday, September 30, 2028
Nunavut Daynamed in the Act, but no date is specified

The Act names the other general holidays without specifying dates, so no dates are shown here. The consolidated Act reviewed is dated June 13, 2022; later amendments have not been checked. Confirm the list with the Government of Nunavut.

Years with verified dates
JurisdictionYearsBasis
Federally regulated workplaces2026, 2027, 2028Canada Labour Code, Part III, section 166 (general holidays) and Division V
British Columbia2026, 2027, 2028Employment Standards Act, section 1 (definition of statutory holiday)
Alberta2026, 2027, 2028Employment Standards Code, section 25 (general holidays)
Saskatchewan2026, 2027, 2028The Saskatchewan Employment Act, section 2-30 (public holidays)
Manitoba2026, 2027, 2028The Employment Standards Code, section 21 (general holidays)
Ontario2026, 2027, 2028Employment Standards Act, 2000, section 1 (definition of public holiday)
Nova Scotia2026, 2027, 2028Labour Standards Code (paid holidays) and Remembrance Day Act
Newfoundland and Labrador2026, 2027, 2028Labour Standards Act, section 14 (public holidays), with dates from the Shops' Closing Act and the official Shops Closing Holidays notice
Northwest Territories2026, 2027, 2028Employment Standards Act, section 22(1) (statutory holidays)

Common questions

Which statutory holiday list applies to a workplace?

The applicable list depends on whether the workplace falls under federal, provincial or territorial rules. Federally regulated workplaces include banks, airlines and telecommunications businesses. The jurisdiction notes help distinguish these lists; the relevant official guidance explains coverage.

Where can I compare statutory holiday dates for 2027?

For 2027, this page compares 9 jurisdictions with verified holiday lists: Federally regulated workplaces, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Northwest Territories. Use the comparison table on this page to read the published 2027 dates across jurisdictions. If no date is shown, check the linked official source for updates.

Are Boxing Day and the August civic holiday statutory across Canada?

No. Their status varies by jurisdiction, as does the status of Easter Monday and Remembrance Day. A familiar holiday name or a workplace closure does not establish that the day is statutory under the applicable law.

Official sources

Dates come from the official sources listed above. Calculated dates are labelled; transcribed dates are checked digit by digit before publication. If dates differ, follow the current official document.

This page’s dates were last checked against official documents on November 2, 2026. How we verify dates