Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday?
Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, 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.
Canadian Thanksgiving, on the second Monday of October.
2026: Monday, October 12, 2026 · 2027: Monday, October 11, 2027
Thanksgiving by province and territory
| Where | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Statutory | — |
| British Columbia | Statutory | — |
| Alberta | Statutory | — |
| Saskatchewan | Statutory | — |
| Manitoba | Statutory | — |
| Quebec | Statutory | — |
| New Brunswick | Not statutory | A prescribed day of rest (many businesses close), but not a paid public holiday. |
| Nova Scotia | Not statutory | A retail closing day, but not a paid holiday. |
| Prince Edward Island | Not statutory | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not statutory | A provincial government holiday only. |
| Yukon | Statutory | — |
| Northwest Territories | Statutory | — |
| Nunavut | Statutory | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | Statutory | — |
Questions people ask
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the general holidays in Alberta.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Thanksgiving is one of the statutory holidays in Quebec.