Prince Edward Island Statutory Holidays 2021

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

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
7statutory holidays
7fall on a weekday
5long weekends (Mon or Fri)
254working days in 2021

Statutory holidays in 2021

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
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Islander Day
Feb 15Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 2Friday
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Canada Day
Jul 1Thursday
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Labour Day
Sep 6Monday
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Remembrance Day
Nov 11Thursday
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Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
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Christmas Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
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Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20119
March23023
April22121
May21021
June22022
July22121
August22022
September22121
October21021
November22121
December23122
Total2617254

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 2021?
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 2021.
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 2021?
254 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 7 statutory holidays that fall on a weekday.