Learn which days are holidays under federal laws
Question & Answer
Do I have to work on public holidays?The Canada Labour Code gives most workers who are covered by federal laws 9 paid holidays each year. They’re called “statutory holidays”.
New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
Good Friday |
Friday before Easter Sunday (falls either in March or April) |
Victoria Day |
Monday before May 25 |
Canada Day |
July 1 |
Labour Day |
first Monday in September |
Thanksgiving Day |
second Monday in October |
Remembrance Day |
November 11 |
Christmas Day |
December 25 |
Boxing Day |
December 26 |