Public Holidays in Canada

Canadians enjoy a number of statutory holidays throughout the year. If you can avoid travelling during these peak vacation periods, you’ll save money and delays.

The Government of Canada posts a two-year public holiday calendar that includes national and provincial and territorial “stats”.  While government offices, schools and many businesses close for these holidays, tourism-related enterprises typically remain open. (Note that when a stat falls on a weekend, many businesses and institutions will take the following Monday in lieu.)

National holidays 2011:

• New Year’s Day: Jan. 1
• Good Friday: April 22
• Easter Monday: April 25
• Victoria Day: May 23
• Canada Day: July 1
• Labour Day: Sept. 5
• Thanksgiving (Canadian): Oct. 10
• Remembrance Day: Nov. 11
• Christmas Day: Dec. 25
• Boxing Day: Dec. 26