June 21 every year
Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday?
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a statutory holiday in Yukon and Northwest Territories. Everywhere else it is not a stat holiday, so employers do not have to give the day off with pay.
Recognises the heritage and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, on the summer solstice.
2026: Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 2027: Monday, June 21, 2027
National Indigenous Peoples Day by province and territory
| Where | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Not statutory | — |
| British Columbia | Not statutory | — |
| Alberta | Not statutory | — |
| Saskatchewan | Not statutory | — |
| Manitoba | Not statutory | — |
| Quebec | Not statutory | — |
| New Brunswick | Not statutory | — |
| Nova Scotia | Not statutory | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Not statutory | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not statutory | — |
| Yukon | Statutory | — |
| Northwest Territories | Statutory | — |
| Nunavut | Not statutory | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | Not statutory | — |
Questions people ask
+Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
No, it is not one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No, it is not one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia.
+Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
No, it is not one of the general holidays in Alberta.
+Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
No, it is not one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No, it is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
No, it is not one of the statutory holidays in Quebec.