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🇨🇦 Public Holidays in Canada
Canada observes nationwide holidays and province-specific holidays. Provider data may include both national and regional entries.
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CA/CAN - RegionNorthern America, Americas
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Canada holiday summary · 2027
Counts come from stored rows only. Tentative and estimated dates are shown separately from confirmed public holidays.
- Total holidays (2027) 31
- Confirmed official public 31
- National public (type) 8
- Regional public (type) 23
- Religious (type) 0
- Tentative / estimated 0
- This month (November 2026) 0
- Next upcoming 2027-01-01 New Year's Day · Confirmed
About holidays in Canada
National holidays
Examples commonly present in datasets include Canada Day and Christmas Day, among other nationwide observances for the year selected.
Religious & cultural observances
Some religious or cultural days may appear as observances rather than statutory holidays. Labels on each row clarify the distinction.
Regional variations
Provincial holidays (for example in Québec or other provinces) may appear with regional scope when the source provides subdivision information.
Data sources & updates
Canada holiday data is imported from supported providers and cached locally for browsing.
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Next dates from the database for this country.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Family Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Heritage Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Islander Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Louis Riel Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Wednesday | Saint Patrick's Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Friday | Good Friday Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Monday | Easter Monday Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed |
2027 holidays preview
All stored rows for Canada in 2027.
| Date | Holiday | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Family Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Heritage Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Islander Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Louis Riel Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Saint Patrick's Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Good Friday Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Easter Monday Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Saint George's Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| National Patriots' Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Victoria Day Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| National Aboriginal Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Discovery Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| National Holiday Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Canada Day Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Orangemen's Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| British Columbia Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Civic Holiday Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Heritage Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Natal Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| New Brunswick Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Saskatchewan Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Discovery Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Gold Cup Parade Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Labour Day Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Thanksgiving Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Armistice Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Remembrance Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| Christmas Day Public | National Public Holiday | Confirmed | |
| St. Stephen's Day Public | Regional Public Holiday | Confirmed |
Canada holiday FAQ
Why do I see regional Canadian holidays?
When providers supply subdivision codes, we store regional scope so provincial holidays are not mislabeled as nationwide.