Canada shares many holidays with its North American neighbour, the United States, as well as the United Kingdom.

  • New Year’s Day: January 1
  • Heritage Day:  3rd Monday in February
  • Good Friday: the Friday before Easter, which varies each year, occurs between March and April. For a list of Easter Sunday dates to the year 2099, click here.
  • Victoria Day: Monday preceding May 25
  • Labour Day: first Monday in September
  • Thanksgiving: second Monday in October
    • Not to be confused with American Thanksgiving, which occurs in November.
  • Remembrance Day: November 11
  • Christmas: December 25
  • Boxing Day: December 26