Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Canada year 2024
Public holidays are designated days when work is suspended, and people across a country celebrate various significant events. These holidays can be religious, cultural, or national in nature, such as Christmas, Independence Day, or New Year's Day. They provide an opportunity for citizens to honor traditions, reflect on historical milestones, and spend time with family and friends. Public holidays often involve special activities, ceremonies, and festivals, contributing to a nation's cultural heritage and social cohesion. They are recognized by the government and are marked on official calendars, ensuring that everyone is aware of these important days of observance and celebration.
New Year's Day (01 Jan, Monday) : New Year's Day is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar.
Day After New Year’s Day (01 Feb, Thursday) : The day after New Year's Day is observed as a holiday in Quebec.
Epiphany (01 Jun, Saturday) : Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.
Orthodox Christmas Day (01 Jul, Monday) : Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7.
Orthodox New Year (01 Feb, Saturday) : Orthodox Christians celebrate the New Year on January 14.
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) (01 Jan, Thursday) : Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday known as the New Year for Trees.
Groundhog Day (02 Feb, Friday) : Groundhog Day is a popular tradition observed in Canada and the United States.
Isra and Mi'raj (02 Jul, Tuesday) : Isra and Mi'raj marks the night that Allah took Muhammad on a journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to heaven.
Lunar New Year (02 Oct, Wednesday) : Lunar New Year is the beginning of a calendar year whose months are moon cycles.
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day (02 Jan, Thursday) : Shrove Tuesday is a day in February or March preceding Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes.
Ash Wednesday (02 Feb, Sunday) : Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting.
Valentine's Day (02 Feb, Sunday) : Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and affection.
National Flag of Canada Day (02 Mar, Sunday) : National Flag of Canada Day commemorates the inauguration of the Canadian flag.
Louis Riel Day (02 Jul, Wednesday) : Louis Riel Day is observed in Manitoba to celebrate the leader of the Métis people.
Nova Scotia Heritage Day (02 Jul, Wednesday) : Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a holiday to celebrate the history and culture of Nova Scotia.
Islander Day (02 Jul, Wednesday) : Islander Day is observed in Prince Edward Island to celebrate the culture and history of the island.
Family Day (02 Jul, Wednesday) : Family Day is observed in several provinces to celebrate the importance of family.
Family Day (02 Jul, Wednesday) : Family Day is observed in several provinces to celebrate the importance of family.
Yukon Heritage Day (02 Nov, Sunday) : Yukon Heritage Day is observed in Yukon to celebrate the heritage and culture of the territory.
St David's Day (03 Jan, Wednesday) : St David's Day is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.
Daylight Saving Time starts (03 Oct, Thursday) : Daylight Saving Time starts on the second Sunday in March.
Ramadan Start (03 Nov, Sunday) : Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
Commonwealth Day (03 Nov, Sunday) : Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations.
St. Patrick's Day (03 May, Saturday) : St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day (03 Jun, Tuesday) : St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
March Equinox (03 Aug, Sunday) : The March equinox or northward equinox is the equinox on the Earth when the subsolar point appears to leave the Southern Hemisphere and cross the celestial equator, heading northward as seen from Earth.
Palm Sunday (03 Dec, Wednesday) : Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter.
Purim (03 Dec, Wednesday) : Purim is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman.
Maundy Thursday (03 Apr, Friday) : Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter.
Good Friday (03 May, Sunday) : Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Holy Saturday (03 Jun, Wednesday) : Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday. It is the day before Easter and the last day of Lent.
Easter Sunday (03 Jul, Friday) : Easter Sunday is the day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Easter Sunday (03 Jul, Friday) : Easter Sunday is the day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Easter Sunday (03 Jul, Friday) : Easter Sunday is the day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Easter Monday (04 Jan, Thursday) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a holiday in some countries.
Easter Monday (04 Jan, Thursday) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a holiday in some countries.
Easter Monday (04 Jan, Thursday) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a holiday in some countries.
Easter Monday (04 Jan, Thursday) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a holiday in some countries.
Easter Monday (04 Jan, Thursday) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a holiday in some countries.
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (04 May, Saturday) : Laylatul Qadr is the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Tartan Day (04 Jun, Tuesday) : Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage on April 6.
Vimy Ridge Day (04 Sep, Wednesday) : Vimy Ridge Day is a commemoration of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Eid ul Fitr (04 Oct, Friday) : Eid ul Fitr is a Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
St. George's Day (04 Oct, Saturday) : St. George's Day is celebrated in Newfoundland and Labrador in honor of the patron saint of England.
First day of Passover (04 Nov, Tuesday) : Passover is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Last day of Passover (04 Jun, Thursday) : The last day of Passover marks the end of the Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
Orthodox Good Friday (05 Mar, Tuesday) : Orthodox Christians observe Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Orthodox Holy Saturday (05 Apr, Friday) : Orthodox Holy Saturday is the day before Orthodox Easter Sunday, commemorating the burial of Jesus Christ.
Orthodox Easter (05 May, Sunday) : Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Yom HaShoah (05 Jun, Wednesday) : Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorates the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
Orthodox Easter Monday (05 Jun, Wednesday) : Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter Monday, the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Ascension Day (05 Sep, Thursday) : Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Mother's Day (05 Dec, Thursday) : Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
Yom HaAtzmaut (05 Feb, Wednesday) : Yom HaAtzmaut is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948.
Pentecost (05 Jul, Saturday) : Pentecost is a Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.
Whit Monday (05 Aug, Tuesday) : Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday commemorating the day after Pentecost.
National Patriots' Day (05 Aug, Tuesday) : National Patriots' Day is a statutory holiday in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Victoria Day (05 Aug, Tuesday) : Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated in honor of Queen Victoria's birthday.
Victoria Day (05 Aug, Tuesday) : Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated in honor of Queen Victoria's birthday.
Trinity Sunday (05 Feb, Thursday) : Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost in the Western Christian liturgical calendar.
Lag B'Omer (05 Feb, Thursday) : Lag B'Omer is a Jewish religious holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer.
Corpus Christi (05 Jun, Friday) : Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
Shavuot (06 Dec, Friday) : Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
Father's Day (06 Apr, Sunday) : Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
Eid al-Adha (06 May, Tuesday) : Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice', is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year.
June Solstice (06 Aug, Wednesday) : The June solstice is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
National Indigenous Peoples Day (06 Sep, Saturday) : National Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday celebrating and recognizing the indigenous peoples of Canada.
National Indigenous Peoples Day (06 Sep, Saturday) : National Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday celebrating and recognizing the indigenous peoples of Canada.
June Holiday (06 Dec, Saturday) : The June Holiday is a local holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
St. Jean Baptiste Day (06 Dec, Saturday) : St. Jean Baptiste Day is a holiday in Quebec celebrating the patron saint of French Canadians.
Memorial Day (07 Jan, Sunday) : Memorial Day is a holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador to commemorate the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
Canada Day (07 Jan, Sunday) : Canada Day is the national day of Canada, celebrating the anniversary of the confederation of Canada.
Muharram/Islamic New Year (07 Aug, Wednesday) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the Islamic New Year.
Nunavut Day (07 Sep, Saturday) : Nunavut Day is a holiday in the territory of Nunavut to celebrate its creation.
Orangemen's Day (07 Mar, Friday) : Orangemen's Day is a holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador commemorating the Battle of the Boyne.
Ashura (07 May, Wednesday) : Ashura is a Muslim holiday marking the day of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
Civic/Provincial Day (08 May, Wednesday) : Civic Day is a public holiday in some provinces of Canada.
Civic/Provincial Day (08 May, Wednesday) : Civic Day is a public holiday in some provinces of Canada.
Saskatchewan Day (08 May, Wednesday) : Saskatchewan Day is a public holiday in the province of Saskatchewan.
Terry Fox Day (08 May, Wednesday) : Terry Fox Day is a public holiday in Manitoba celebrating the Canadian hero Terry Fox.
New Brunswick Day (08 May, Wednesday) : New Brunswick Day is a public holiday in the province of New Brunswick.
British Columbia Day (08 May, Wednesday) : British Columbia Day is a public holiday in the province of British Columbia.
Natal Day (08 May, Wednesday) : Natal Day is a public holiday in Nova Scotia celebrating the founding of Halifax.
Heritage Day (08 May, Wednesday) : Heritage Day is a public holiday in Alberta celebrating the province's history.
The Royal St John's Regatta (Regatta Day) (08 Jul, Monday) : The Royal St John's Regatta is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tisha B'Av (08 Jan, Wednesday) : Tisha B'Av is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
Assumption of Mary (08 Mar, Saturday) : The Assumption of Mary is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death.
Gold Cup Parade (08 Apr, Tuesday) : The Gold Cup Parade is a public holiday in Prince Edward Island.
Discovery Day (08 Jul, Tuesday) : Discovery Day is a public holiday in Yukon celebrating the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek.
Labour Day (09 Feb, Friday) : Labour Day is a public holiday celebrating the achievements of workers.
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (09 Apr, Wednesday) : Milad un Nabi, or Mawlid, celebrates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
September Equinox (09 Oct, Thursday) : The September equinox is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator from north to south.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (09 Jun, Tuesday) : A day to honor the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (09 Jun, Tuesday) : A day to honor the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
Rosh Hashana (10 Mar, Sunday) : Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and repentance.
Feast of St Francis of Assisi (10 Apr, Wednesday) : A Christian feast in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Yom Kippur (10 Dec, Tuesday) : Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, a day of atonement and repentance.
Thanksgiving Day (10 Feb, Monday) : Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
Thanksgiving Day (10 Feb, Monday) : Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
Thanksgiving Day (10 Feb, Monday) : Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
Thanksgiving Day (10 Feb, Monday) : Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
First day of Sukkot (10 May, Saturday) : Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt.
Healthcare Aide Day (10 Jun, Tuesday) : Healthcare Aide Day is a day to recognize the work of healthcare aides.
Hoshana Rabbah (10 Nov, Monday) : Hoshana Rabbah is a Jewish holiday that is the seventh day of the Sukkot festival.
Shemini Atzeret (10 Dec, Wednesday) : Shemini Atzeret is a Jewish holiday that means 'the assembly of the eighth day'.
Simchat Torah (10 Jan, Saturday) : Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.
Diwali/Deepavali (10 Jul, Friday) : Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated every autumn.
Halloween (10 Jul, Friday) : Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
All Saints' Day (11 Jan, Thursday) : All Saints' Day is a Christian festival celebrated in honor of all the saints, known and unknown.
All Souls' Day (11 Feb, Sunday) : All Souls' Day is a Christian festival commemorating the faithful departed.
Daylight Saving Time ends (11 Mar, Monday) : Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November.
National Aboriginal Veterans Day (11 Aug, Sunday) : National Aboriginal Veterans Day honors the contributions of Aboriginal veterans in Canada.
Remembrance Day (11 Nov, Monday) : Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states to honor the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
Remembrance Day (11 Nov, Monday) : Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states to honor the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
First Sunday of Advent (12 Jan, Friday) : The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and the start of the season of Advent.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (12 Aug, Monday) : The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian holiday celebrating the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster (12 Nov, Tuesday) : The Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster commemorates the Statute of Westminster 1931, which granted full autonomy to the self-governing dominions of the British Empire.
December Solstice (12 Sep, Friday) : The December solstice is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
Christmas Eve (12 Dec, Friday) : Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus.
Christmas Eve (12 Dec, Friday) : Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus.
Christmas Day (12 Jan, Monday) : Christmas Day is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
First Day of Hanukkah (12 Feb, Thursday) : Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Kwanzaa (first day) (12 Feb, Thursday) : Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas to honor African heritage in African-American culture.
Boxing Day (12 Feb, Thursday) : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, originating in the United Kingdom and observed in countries previously part of the British Empire.
Boxing Day (12 Feb, Thursday) : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, originating in the United Kingdom and observed in countries previously part of the British Empire.
Boxing Day (12 Feb, Thursday) : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, originating in the United Kingdom and observed in countries previously part of the British Empire.
Boxing Day (12 Feb, Thursday) : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, originating in the United Kingdom and observed in countries previously part of the British Empire.
Boxing Day (12 Feb, Thursday) : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, originating in the United Kingdom and observed in countries previously part of the British Empire.
New Year's Eve (12 Jul, Sunday) : New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, the day before New Year's Day.