Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 25, 2026
Canada observes 10 statutory holidays in 2028. 10 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 250 business days across the year on the national-only count.
2028 statutory holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 3
Monday
New Year's Day (observed)
New Year's Day (observed) on Monday January 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 14
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday April 14 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 22
Monday
Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday May 22 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Jul 3
Monday
Canada Day (observed)
Canada Day (observed) on Monday July 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Sep 4
Monday
Labour Day
Labour Day on Monday September 4 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Oct 2
Monday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed) on Monday October 2 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Oct 9
Monday
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving on Monday October 9 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 13
Monday
Remembrance Day (observed)
Remembrance Day (observed) on Monday November 13 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 25
Monday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Monday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 26
Tuesday
Boxing Day
Boxing Day on Tuesday December 26 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2028 year summary
Total days
366
Weekend days
106
Statutory holidays on weekdays
10
Working days
250
All 10 statutory holidays land on weekdays in 2028, 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 2028?
Canada observes 10 statutory holidays in 2028. 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 2028?
Canada has 250 business days in 2028 on the national-only count, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling statutory holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2028 statutory holiday dates fall on a weekday?
10 of Canada's 10 statutory holidays in 2028 fall on a weekday and reduce the business days count: New Year's Day (observed) (Monday, January 3); Good Friday (Friday, April 14); Victoria Day (Monday, May 22); Canada Day (observed) (Monday, July 3); Labour Day (Monday, September 4); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed) (Monday, October 2); Thanksgiving (Monday, October 9); Remembrance Day (observed) (Monday, November 13); Christmas Day (Monday, December 25); Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26).