Prince Edward Island Statutory Holidays 2020

Statutory holidays in Prince Edward Island, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
7statutory holidays
7fall on a weekday
4long weekends (Mon or Fri)
255working days in 2020

Statutory holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Islander Day
Feb 17Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 10Friday
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Canada Day
Jul 1Wednesday
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Labour Day
Sep 7Monday
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Remembrance Day
Nov 11Wednesday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23122
February20119
March22022
April22121
May21021
June22022
July23122
August21021
September22121
October22022
November21120
December23122
Total2627255

Where these dates come from

Official source: Government of PEI: Paid 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

How many statutory holidays are there in Prince Edward Island in 2020?
There are 7 statutory holidays: New Year's Day, Islander Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day. 7 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
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 2020?
255 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 7 statutory holidays that fall on a weekday.