In Canada most holidays are provincial or territorial, and only a few are observed nationwide. It is worth checking your province's calendar in addition to the national one.
In 2024, Canada has 31 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is August, with 8. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 27 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Louis Riel Day (February 19): 49 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Louis Riel Day
February 19 · Monday
Islander Day
February 19 · Monday
Heritage Day
February 19 · Monday
Family Day
February 19 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
National Patriots' Day
May 20 · Monday
Victoria Day
May 20 · Monday
National Aboriginal Day
June 21 · Friday
Discovery Day
June 24 · Monday
National Holiday
June 24 · Monday
Canada Day
July 1 · Monday
Orangemen's Day
July 12 · Friday
Civic Holiday
August 5 · Monday
British Columbia Day
August 5 · Monday
Heritage Day
August 5 · Monday
New Brunswick Day
August 5 · Monday
Natal Day
August 5 · Monday
Saskatchewan Day
August 5 · Monday
Gold Cup Parade Day
August 19 · Monday
Discovery Day
August 19 · Monday
Labour Day
September 2 · Monday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 · Monday
Thanksgiving
October 14 · Monday
Armistice Day
November 11 · Monday
Remembrance Day
November 11 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2024?+
Canada has 31 official public holidays in 2024, with August being the busiest month (8).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Canada?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Canada in 2024?+
27 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Canada?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Saint Patrick's Day (March 17).