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2023 Canadian Statutory Holidays

Written by TPD | Dec 5, 2022 4:30:00 PM

The holiday season is upon us and before we know it, it will be 2023. The New Year brings with it a host of statutory holidays in Canada and organizations should anticipate vacation requests from employees looking to mark their holidays. Here’s a list of all the statutory holidays celebrated in Canada in 2023 along with the provinces and territories they’re celebrated in.

 

In 2023, Canada Day falls on a Saturday. Most businesses will give Friday off in lieu but if you work Saturdays, check with your employer to avoid any surprises. 

 

Remembrance Day also falls on a Saturday, making it easier for everyone to join in on the events commemorating the members of our armed force; especially in Ontario where this is not a statutory holiday. In those provinces where Remembrance day is a statutory holiday, most businesses will once again provide Friday off in lieu.

 

Holiday

Date in 2023

Observance

New Year’s

January 1, Sunday

National

Islander Day

February 20, Monday 

PEI

Louis Riel Day

February 20, Monday 

MB

Heritage Day 

February 20, Monday 

NS

Family Day

February 20, Monday 

AB, BC, ON, NB, SK

Good Friday

April 7, Friday 

National except for QC

Easter Monday

April 10, Monday

QC

Victoria Day

May 22, Monday

National except for NB, NS, NL

Aboriginal Day

June 21, Wednesday

NWT

St. Jean Baptiste Day

June 24, Saturday

QC

Canada Day

July 1, Saturday

National

Civic Holiday

August 7, Monday

AB, BC, NB, NU, ON, SK

Labour Day

September 4, Monday

National

National Day for Truth

and Reconciliation

September 30, Saturday

National, federally regulated

workplaces only

Thanksgiving

October 9, Monday

National except for NB, NS, NL

Remembrance Day

November 11, Saturday

National except for MB, ON, QC, NS

Christmas Day

December 25, Monday

National

Boxing Day

December 26, Tuesday

ON