Is Canada Day a stat holiday?
Canada Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces. Everywhere else it is not a stat holiday, so employers do not have to give the day off with pay.
Canada’s national day, marking Confederation in 1867. In Newfoundland and Labrador July 1 is also Memorial Day.
2026: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 2027: Thursday, July 1, 2027
Canada Day by province and territory
| Where | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Statutory | — |
| British Columbia | Statutory | — |
| Alberta | Statutory | — |
| Saskatchewan | Statutory | — |
| Manitoba | Statutory | — |
| Quebec | Statutory | Moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday. |
| New Brunswick | Statutory | — |
| Nova Scotia | Statutory | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Statutory | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Statutory | Called Memorial Day (Canada Day). |
| Yukon | Statutory | — |
| Northwest Territories | Statutory | — |
| Nunavut | Statutory | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | Statutory | — |
Questions people ask
+Is Canada Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Canada Day is one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is Canada Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. Canada Day is one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia.
+Is Canada Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Canada Day is one of the general holidays in Alberta.
+Is Canada Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Canada Day is one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is Canada Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. Canada Day is one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is Canada Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Canada Day is one of the statutory holidays in Quebec.