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 |