Public Holidays in Canada 2021 🇨🇦

Canada has 12 public holidays in 2021. The next public holiday is Labor Day on 7. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Canada.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday Long weekend	New Year's Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday Long weekend	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday Long weekend	Victoria Day	Government holiday
1. Jul	Thursday Bridge day	Canada Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday Bridge day	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Thursday Bridge day	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday Long weekend	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday Bridge day	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Long weekends in Canada 2021

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

New Year's Day — 1. Jan (Friday) — long weekend
Good Friday — 2. Apr (Friday) — long weekend
Victoria Day — 24. May (Monday) — long weekend
Canada Day — 1. Jul (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Labor Day — 6. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — 30. Sep (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Thanksgiving Day — 11. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
Remembrance Day — 11. Nov (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day (observed) — 27. Dec (Monday) — long weekend
Boxing Day (observed) — 28. Dec (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend

Holidays that change date in Canada

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2021 to 2022.

Good Friday: 2. Apr 2021 → 15. Apr 2022
Victoria Day: 24. May 2021 → 23. May 2022
Labor Day: 6. Sep 2021 → 5. Sep 2022
Thanksgiving Day: 11. Oct 2021 → 10. Oct 2022

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State & Regional Holidays in Canada

Alberta Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Family Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
5. Apr	Monday	Easter Monday	Optional holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Heritage Day	Optional holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

British Columbia Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Family Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	British Columbia Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Manitoba Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Louis Riel Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Terry Fox Day	Optional holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

New Brunswick Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Family Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Government holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	New Brunswick Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Newfoundland and Labrador Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Mar	Monday	Saint Patrick's Day	Optional holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
26. Apr	Monday	Saint George's Day	Optional holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Government holiday
21. Jun	Monday	Discovery Day	Optional holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day; Memorial Day	Public holiday
12. Jul	Monday	Orangemen's Day	Optional holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Nouvelle-Écosse Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Heritage Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Government holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Natal Day	Optional holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Northwest Territories Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
21. Jun	Monday	National Aboriginal Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Nunavut Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
9. Jul	Friday	Nunavut Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Ontario Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Family Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday	Optional holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Public holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Public holiday

Prince Edward Island Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Islander Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Government holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Quebec Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
5. Apr	Monday	Easter Monday	Optional holiday
24. May	Monday	National Patriots' Day	Public holiday
24. Jun	Thursday	Saint John the Baptist Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Saskatchewan Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Feb	Monday	Family Day	Public holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday	Saskatchewan Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Yukon Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Friday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
26. Feb	Friday	Heritage Day	Optional holiday
2. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. May	Monday	Victoria Day	Public holiday
21. Jun	Monday	National Aboriginal Day	Public holiday
1. Jul	Thursday	Canada Day	Public holiday
16. Aug	Monday	Discovery Day	Public holiday
6. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Thursday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
11. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Thursday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
27. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day (observed)	Public holiday
28. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2021?

Canada observes 12 public holidays in 2021. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Labor Day on 7. Sep.

Are public holidays in Canada the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2021.