How Public Holidays Work in Canada
Canada has 10 federal statutory holidays for federally regulated workplaces. Canada Day moves to 2 July when 1 July is a Sunday.
Each province sets its own list: most add Family Day (third Monday of February) and a Civic Holiday in August, Quebec observes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (24 June), and some provinces do not observe Easter Monday or Boxing Day.
All Canada Holidays in 2020
| Date | Holiday | About |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | First day of the year, observed nationwide. |
| Fri, Apr 10 | Good Friday | The Friday before Easter; a statutory holiday in every province except Quebec, where employers may choose Easter Monday. |
| Mon, May 18 | Victoria Day | The Monday before 25 May, honoring Queen Victoria's birthday; the unofficial start of cottage season. |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Canada Day | Marks Confederation on 1 July 1867, with fireworks and celebrations across the country. |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labour Day | First Monday of September, honoring workers. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Thanksgiving | Second Monday of October — about six weeks earlier than American Thanksgiving. |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Remembrance Day | Honors those who died in military service, with a moment of silence at 11am. |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Celebrates the birth of Jesus. |
| Sat, Dec 26 day off Mon, Dec 28 | Boxing Day | Day after Christmas and one of the biggest shopping days of the year. |
Click a date to see it on the monthly calendar.
Long Weekends in 2020
- Good Friday Apr 10 – Apr 12 · 3 days
- Victoria Day May 16 – May 18 · 3 days
- Labour Day Sep 5 – Sep 7 · 3 days
- Thanksgiving Oct 10 – Oct 12 · 3 days
- Christmas Day & Boxing Day Dec 25 – Dec 28 · 4 days
Plan 2020 Around These Holidays
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