Learn which days are holidays under federal laws

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

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