Canada Federal Statutory Holidays 2028

Federal statutory holidays in Canada (federal), with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
10federal statutory holidays
9fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2028

Federal statutory holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 432 daysCountdown
New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
In 434 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 536 daysCountdown
Victoria Day
May 22Monday
In 574 daysCountdown
Canada DayFalls on a weekend
Jul 1Saturday
In 614 daysCountdown
Labour Day
Sep 4Monday
In 679 daysCountdown
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationFalls on a weekend
Sep 30Saturday
In 705 daysCountdown
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed)Day off in lieu
Oct 2Monday
In 707 daysCountdown
Thanksgiving
Oct 9Monday
In 714 daysCountdown
Remembrance DayFalls on a weekend
Nov 11Saturday
In 747 daysCountdown
Remembrance Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Nov 13Monday
In 749 daysCountdown
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 791 daysCountdown
Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
In 792 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February21021
March23023
April20119
May23122
June22022
July21021
August23023
September21120
October22220
November22121
December21219
Total2609251

Where these dates come from

Official source: Government of Canada: General holidays

Weekend rule: When New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas and other fixed-date holidays fall on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off. We show that day as "observed". The exact rule depends on your employer.

Statutory holidays depend on your province or territory, and federally regulated workplaces (banks, airlines, telecoms) follow the Canada Labour Code. When a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off; the exact rule depends on your employer.

Last checked: October 23, 2026

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next federal statutory holiday?
New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many federal statutory holidays are there in Canada (federal) in 2028?
There are 10 federal statutory holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 9 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2028.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas and other fixed-date holidays fall on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off. We show that day as "observed". The exact rule depends on your employer.
How many working days are there in 2028?
251 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 9 federal statutory holidays that fall on a weekday.