List of Canada Public Holidays 2024

Public Holidays in Canada – 2024 Overview

Canada, with its diverse cultural landscape and regional identities, celebrates a variety of public holidays throughout the year. Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others are unique to specific provinces and territories, reflecting their historical, cultural, and social diversity. In 2024, Canadians will commemorate a range of national and provincial holidays, each with its unique significance.

National Holidays like New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Canada Day unite the entire nation in celebration. However, the Provincial Holidays highlight the distinct identities of each region. For instance, Family Day is recognized on the third Monday of February in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, while the day is celebrated as Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Islander Day in Prince Edward Island, and Heritage Day in Nova Scotia.

Quebec celebrates St. Jean Baptiste Day, known locally as Fête Nationale du Québec, while Newfoundland and Labrador have their unique holidays like St. George’s Day and Orangemen’s Day. In Northwest Territories, National Indigenous Peoples Day is a distinct occasion, and Nunavut Day is celebrated exclusively in Nunavut.

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed look into each province and territory’s unique public holidays in 2024, offering insights into when and where Canadians will take a break to celebrate their heritage, culture, and traditions.

List of Public Holidays in Canada

New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
Family Day:

Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan: Monday, February 19, 2024
Louis Riel Day (Manitoba): Monday, February 19, 2024
Islander Day (Prince Edward Island): Monday, February 19, 2024

Heritage Day (Nova Scotia): Monday, February 19, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day: Monday, March 18, 2024 (observed)
Good Friday: Friday, March 29, 2024
Easter Monday: Monday, April 1, 2024 (Federal employees)
St. George’s Day: Monday, April 22, 2024
Victoria Day: Monday, May 20, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day (Northwest Territories): Friday, June 21, 2024
St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec): Monday, June 24, 2024
Discovery Day: Monday, June 24, 2024
Canada Day: Monday, July 1, 2024
Nunavut Day (Nunavut): Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Orangemen’s Day: Monday, July 15, 2024
Civic Holiday: Monday, August 5, 2024 (Most provinces and territories, but named differently in some regions)
Discovery Day (Yukon): Monday, August 19, 2024
Labour Day: Monday, September 2, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Monday, September 30, 2024
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 14, 2024
Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11, 2024
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26, 2024

These holidays can vary by province, with some being observed only in certain regions.

Provincial Public Holidays in Canada (2024)

Family Day (Monday, February 19, 2024)

Observed in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan
Known as “Louis Riel Day” in Manitoba
Known as “Islander Day” in Prince Edward Island
Known as “Heritage Day” in Nova Scotia

Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 19, 2024)

Observed only in Manitoba
Commemorates the Métis leader Louis Riel

Islander Day (Monday, February 19, 2024)

Observed only in Prince Edward Island

Heritage Day (Monday, February 19, 2024)

Observed only in Nova Scotia

St. Patrick’s Day (Monday, March 18, 2024 – Observed)

Observed only in Newfoundland and Labrador

St. George’s Day (Monday, April 22, 2024)

Observed only in Newfoundland and Labrador

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Friday, June 21, 2024)

Observed only in the Northwest Territories

St. Jean Baptiste Day (Monday, June 24, 2024)

Observed only in Quebec
Also known as “Fête Nationale du Québec”

Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) (Monday, June 24, 2024)

Observed only in Newfoundland and Labrador

Nunavut Day (Tuesday, July 9, 2024)
- Observed only in Nunavut
Orangemen’s Day (Monday, July 15, 2024)
- Observed only in Newfoundland and Labrador
Civic Holiday (Monday, August 5, 2024)
- Observed under different names in various provinces:
- British Columbia: British Columbia Day
- New Brunswick: New Brunswick Day
- Nunavut: Civic Holiday
- Northwest Territories: Civic Holiday
- Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Day
- Ontario: Civic Holiday
- Manitoba: Terry Fox Day
- Nova Scotia: Natal Day
- Prince Edward Island: Gold Cup Parade Day
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Regatta Day
Discovery Day (Yukon) (Monday, August 19, 2024)
- Observed only in Yukon
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Monday, September 30, 2024)
- Observed federally and in Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and British Columbia
Remembrance Day (Monday, November 11, 2024)
- Observed federally and in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon

Summary of Observances by Province/Territory

Alberta: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
British Columbia: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, British Columbia Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Manitoba: New Year’s Day, Louis Riel Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Terry Fox Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
New Brunswick: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Brunswick Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Newfoundland and Labrador: New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Good Friday, St. George’s Day, Victoria Day, Discovery Day (June), Orangemen’s Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Northwest Territories: New Year’s Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Nova Scotia: New Year’s Day, Heritage Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Natal Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Nunavut: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Nunavut Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Ontario: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Prince Edward Island: New Year’s Day, Islander Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Gold Cup Parade Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Quebec: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday (optional), National Patriots’ Day, St. Jean Baptiste Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Saskatchewan: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Yukon: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Discovery Day (Yukon), Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day