2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in Canada
31 statutory holidays in 2028. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Canada Post are closed.
Holiday list
Sat
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 21
Louis Riel Day
Statutory · MB
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Feb 21
Islander Day
Statutory · PE
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Feb 21
Heritage Day
Statutory · NS
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Feb 21
Family Day
Statutory · AB, BC, NB, ON, SK
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Fri
Mar 17
Saint Patrick's Day
Statutory · NL
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Fri
Apr 14
Mon
Apr 17
Easter Monday
Statutory · AB, PE
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Sun
Apr 23
Saint George's Day
Statutory · NL
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
May 22
National Patriots' Day
Statutory · QC
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
May 22
Wed
Jun 21
National Aboriginal Day
Statutory · NT
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Sat
Jun 24
Discovery Day
Statutory · NL
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Sat
Jun 24
National Holiday
Statutory · QC
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Sat
Jul 1
Wed
Jul 12
Orangemen's Day
Statutory · NL
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 7
Civic Holiday
Statutory · MB, NL, NT, NU, ON
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 7
British Columbia Day
Statutory · BC
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 7
Heritage Day
Statutory · AB, YT
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 7
New Brunswick Day
Statutory · NB
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 7
Natal Day
Statutory · NS
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 7
Saskatchewan Day
Statutory · SK
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 21
Gold Cup Parade Day
Statutory · PE
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Aug 21
Discovery Day
Statutory · YT
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Mon
Sep 4
Sat
Sep 30
Mon
Oct 9
Sat
Nov 11
Armistice Day
Statutory · NL
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Sat
Nov 11
Mon
Dec 25
Tue
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day
Statutory · AB, NB, NS, ON, PE
Banks LIMITEDMail LIMITED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Canada in 2028?
Canada has 31 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Louis Riel Day (Feb 21), Islander Day (Feb 21), Heritage Day (Feb 21), Family Day (Feb 21), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Apr 14), Easter Monday (Apr 17), Saint George's Day (Apr 23), National Patriots' Day (May 22), Victoria Day (May 22), National Aboriginal Day (Jun 21).
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Canada?
New Year's Day (Saturday, Jan 1); Saint George's Day (Sunday, Apr 23); Discovery Day (Saturday, Jun 24); National Holiday (Saturday, Jun 24); Canada Day (Saturday, Jul 1); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Saturday, Sep 30); Armistice Day (Saturday, Nov 11); Remembrance Day (Saturday, Nov 11). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Canada?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Canada. The table above shows the bank and Canada Post status for each 2028 date.