Canada Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Canada 2023

There are 18 officially recognized holidays in Canada (12 Public Holidays, 6 Observance Holidays)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's DayNew Year's Day01 Jan 2023
Groundhog DayGroundhog Day02 Feb 2023
Valentine's DayValentine's Day14 Feb 2023
St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day17 Mar 2023
Good FridayGood Friday07 Apr 2023
Easter SundayEaster Sunday09 Apr 2023
Mother's DayMother's Day14 May 2023
Victoria DayVictoria Day22 May 2023
Father's DayFather's Day18 Jun 2023
Canada DayCanada Day01 Jul 2023
Civic HolidayCivic Holiday07 Aug 2023
Labour DayLabour Day04 Sep 2023
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation30 Sep 2023
ThanksgivingThanksgiving09 Oct 2023
HalloweenHalloween31 Oct 2023
Remembrance DayRemembrance Day11 Nov 2023
Christmas DayChristmas Day25 Dec 2023
Boxing DayBoxing Day26 Dec 2023