Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 25, 2026
Canada observes 10 statutory holidays in 2027. 10 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 251 business days across the year on the national-only count.
2027 statutory holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Friday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Friday January 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 26
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday March 26 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 24
Monday
Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday May 24 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Jul 1
Thursday
Canada Day
Canada Day on Thursday July 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Sep 6
Monday
Labour Day
Labour Day on Monday September 6 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Sep 30
Thursday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday September 30 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Oct 11
Monday
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving on Monday October 11 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 11
Thursday
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day on Thursday November 11 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 27
Monday
Christmas Day (observed)
Christmas Day (observed) on Monday December 27 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 28
Tuesday
Boxing Day (observed)
Boxing Day (observed) on Tuesday December 28 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2027 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Statutory holidays on weekdays
10
Working days
251
All 10 statutory holidays land on weekdays in 2027, producing the maximum working-day reduction Canada typically sees in a non-leap year. Canada observes federal statutory holidays under the Holidays Act and the Canada Labour Code. Banks, the Bank of Canada Lynx system, and federally regulated workplaces close.
Holidays not included
Provincial statutory holidays such as Family Day (most provinces, excluding Quebec), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec, June 24), Civic Holiday (most provinces excluding Quebec, first Monday of August), and Boxing Day (variations by province) are excluded from this federal-only set. For single-province contracts, layer additional dates into the calculator's Advanced options.
How many statutory holidays does Canada have in 2027?
Canada observes 10 statutory holidays in 2027. Of those, 10 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend. The complete list with dates and weekday placements is in the calendar table above.
How many business days does Canada have in 2027?
Canada has 251 business days in 2027 on the national-only count, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling statutory holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2027 statutory holiday dates fall on a weekday?
10 of Canada's 10 statutory holidays in 2027 fall on a weekday and reduce the business days count: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1); Good Friday (Friday, March 26); Victoria Day (Monday, May 24); Canada Day (Thursday, July 1); Labour Day (Monday, September 6); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Thursday, September 30); Thanksgiving (Monday, October 11); Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11); Christmas Day (observed) (Monday, December 27); Boxing Day (observed) (Tuesday, December 28).