Let our statutory holiday list be your guide to Canadian holidays. Here are the annual observances we celebrate across our home and native land!
| Holiday | Day Observed | Where Observed |
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Nationwide |
| Islander Day | February 17 | PEI |
| Family Day | February 17 (February 10 in BC) | AB, BC, NB, ON, SK |
| Louis Riel Day | February 17 | MB |
| St. Patrick’s Day | March 17 | NL |
| Good Friday | April 10 | Nationwide except QC |
| Easter Monday | April 13 | QC |
| St. George’s Day | April 23 | NL |
| Victoria Day National Patriotes Day in QC |
May 18 | Nationwide except NB, NL, NS, PE |
| National Aboriginal Day | June 21 | NT, YT |
| Féte Nationale
St. Jean Baptiste Day |
June 24 | QC |
| Discovery Day | June 24 | NL |
| Canada Day
Memorial Day in NL |
July 1 | Nationwide |
| Nunavut Day | July 9 | NT |
| Civic Holiday | August 3 | AB, BC, NB, NU, ON, SK |
| Labour Day | September 7 | Nationwide |
| Thanksgiving | October 12 | Nationwide except NB, NL, NS, PE |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 | Nationwide except NL, NS, ON, QC |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | ON |
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2020 National Statutory Holidays in Canada
2020 National Statutory Holidays in Canada
As you can see in the above chart, Canadians celebrate a wide range of holidays that vary by province! There are, however, five statutory holidays that all Canadians share. Here are the holidays and some preferred ways Canadians celebrate them!
New Year’s Day – January 1st
3 … 2 … 1 … Happy New Year! Many Canadians celebrate the holiday by staying up past midnight to ring in the new year. New Year’s Day is also day one of fulfilling your resolutions, so make sure to have your plan and goals ready.
Good Friday – April 10th
Easter is a time to celebrate rebirth and new beginnings. Canadian families often get together to paint eggs, go on Easter egg hunts and celebrate the spring. Not only might the Easter bunny leave many chocolate surprises, but family baking turns this into one of the most delicious holidays of the year!
Canada Day – July 1st
Oh, Canada! For a 152-year-old nation, I think we look great. To commemorate Canada’s birthday, Canadian families often head to the cottage, get their barbecues fired up and enjoy the warm weather. For those staying in town, outdoor festivals, parades, and free music concerts are a common way to celebrate the day. At night the skies, from coast to coast, are lit-up with fireworks for people to enjoy under the stars.
Labour Day – September 7th
Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labour Day historically has been a time when workers campaign for better working conditions. Over time, it has become the official goodbye to summer and students’ last day before the new school year begins.
Christmas Day – December 25th
Santa Claus is coming to town! Christmas mornings start early with children rushing to the tree to see what Santa has left for them. The day is all about opening presents and spending time with your family.
As children play with their new toys, parents are busy preparing big Christmas dinners for an evening gathering with the extended family!
Whether enjoying quiet time to relax and recharge, or hosting gatherings with friends and family, we all look forward to the holidays. Be sure to make Walmart Canada your first stop when shopping for your next holiday needs!
Source: Statutory Holidays Canada and provincial/territorial government websites.
