Public holidays
Public holidays in Canada, 2027
Canada has 6 national public holidays in 2027, and 5 of them fall on working days, which leaves 256 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, and the last is Christmas Day (observed) on December 27.
How holidays work in Canada
Most statutory holidays in Canada are set by each province and territory, so only a handful apply everywhere. Federally regulated workplaces, such as banks and airlines, follow a federal list.
Every public holiday in Canada in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Jul 1 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Labor Day |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
That is more than 1 of the 61 countries we list, and fewer than 59. 1 day lands on the weekend in 2027.
Working days in 2027, month by month
| Month | Working days | Holidays on a working day |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 20 | – |
| March | 22 | 1 |
| April | 22 | – |
| May | 21 | – |
| June | 22 | – |
| July | 21 | 1 |
| August | 22 | – |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 21 | – |
| November | 22 | – |
| December | 22 | 1 |
256 working days in the year. January has the most days off, with 1.
The best long weekends in 2027
- New Year's Day: Jan 1 to Jan 3, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Good Friday: Mar 26 to Mar 28, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Labor Day: Sep 4 to Sep 6, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Christmas Day (observed): Dec 25 to Dec 27, 3 days off without using any leave.
- Canada Day: Jul 1 to Jul 4, 4 days off for 1 day of leave (Jul 2).
The longest run with no public holiday in Canada is 109 days, from Sep 7 to Dec 24, so a few days of your own leave go furthest then.
Put them in your calendar
Download the Canada 2027 calendar file, or follow the address in Cutline as an iCal calendar: https://gocutline.com/holidays/canada-2027.ics
About these dates
- Working days here are Monday to Friday, less the public holidays that fall on them.
- This list shows national holidays. Canada also has 13 regions with holidays of their own, so your count can be different.
- The dates come from the open-source holidays package. Check with your employer before you book.
Questions
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2027?
Canada has 6 national public holidays in 2027. 5 fall on working days.
How many working days are there in Canada in 2027?
256, counting Saturday and Sunday as the weekend and taking off the national holidays.
What is the longest break in Canada in 2027?
Canada Day: Jul 1 to Jul 4, 4 days off for 1 day of leave.
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