A Guide to Canada's Public Holidays

A Guide to Canada's Public Holidays

Public holidays in Canada are set at the national level across the country as well as by each of the 10 provinces and three territories. Some national holidays, like Christmas, are on the same date each year. Others, like Victoria Day, vary from year to year. It's always good to know what those revolving dates are so you can plan for weekend getaways or get-togethers with family and friends, or just know when banks and schools will be closed.

Besides Canadian national holidays, there are provincial holidays. The Canadian public holidays listed below are all annual national holidays on which banks, government offices, schools and businesses are closed unless otherwise indicated. Read on to find out more about Canada's public holidays.

New Years Day

January 1, New Years Day, is a holiday across all of Canada’s provinces and territories. If this date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday moves to Monday, January 2 or 3. You’ll find that schools, post offices and many businesses and organizations are closed with public transit running on a reduced schedule. For many Canadians, especially those in larger cities like Toronto and Montreal, going for New Years Day brunch is a big deal. Main celebrations happen on New Years Eve and, for many, into the early hours January 1. Celebrations are held all across the country in bars, restaurants, family homes and, in some cases, public. New Years festivities happen in the form of outdoor concerts and fireworks displays (weather permitting).

Dates: Tuesday, January 1 (2019); Wednesday, January 1 (2020); Friday, January 1 (2021)

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