the Monday after Easter Sunday
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday?
Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday anywhere in Canada. It is optional in Alberta and Quebec.
The Monday after Easter Sunday. Banks and federal offices often close, but in most provinces it is not a statutory holiday for private-sector workers.
2026: Monday, April 6, 2026 · 2027: Monday, March 29, 2027
Easter Monday by province and territory
| Where | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Not statutory | — |
| British Columbia | Not statutory | — |
| Alberta | Optional | — |
| Saskatchewan | Not statutory | — |
| Manitoba | Not statutory | — |
| Quebec | Optional | A holiday only if your employer chooses it instead of Good Friday. |
| New Brunswick | Not statutory | — |
| Nova Scotia | Not statutory | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Not statutory | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not statutory | — |
| Yukon | Not statutory | — |
| Northwest Territories | Not statutory | — |
| Nunavut | Not statutory | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | Not statutory | — |
Questions people ask
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No, it is not one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No, it is not one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Alberta?
It is optional in Alberta: employers can choose to give it.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
No, it is not one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No, it is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Quebec?
It is optional in Quebec: employers can choose to give it.