Last Updated on January 20, 2024
Canada offers a good work-life balance and flexible work options, but it is still common for Canadians to feel stressed due to work. For businesses, it is important to understand the various types of holidays and holiday pay, including legal, federal, statutory, and provincial holidays. These holidays can have an effect on your business operations, so it is crucial to be aware of them and know how to effectively manage them.
In this article let’s take a closer look about all the holidays in Canada this 2024. You will also learn about the history and significance of each holiday, as well as rules for statutory holiday pay. In addition, we will discuss the August long weekend and other relevant details.
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Canada Public Holidays 2024 vs 2023
Canada has a number of holidays throughout the year, both federal and provincial, that are celebrated by Canadians. These holidays often have special significance and are marked by time off work and special events or activities. In this article, we will define some important terms related to holidays in Canada, including statutory holidays, public holidays, and observed holidays. We will also provide an overview of the main holidays celebrated in Canada and their significance.
| HOLIDAY | 2023 | 2024 | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, Sun | Jan 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Family Day* | Feb 20, Mon | Feb 19, Mon | Federal, Provincial, AB, BC, NB, ON & SK |
| Islander Day* | Feb 20, Mon | Feb 19, Mon | Provincial, PEI |
| Louis Riel Day* | Feb 20, Mon | Feb 19, Mon | Provincial, MB |
| Nova Scotia Heritage Day* | Feb 20, Mon | Feb 19, Mon | Provincial, NS |
| Saint Patrick’s Day* | Mar 20, Mon | Mar 17, Sun | Provincial, NL |
| Good Friday | April 7, Fri | Mar 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Easter Monday | Apr 10, Mon | Apr 1, Mon | National, Federal (AB, NT, NU, QC) |
| Saint George’s Day* | Apr 24, Mon | Provincial, NL | |
| National Patriots’ Day* | May 22, Mon | May 23, Mon | Provincial, QC |
| Victoria Day | May 22, Mon | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day* | Jun 21, Wed | Jun 21, Tue | Provincial, NT, YT |
| St Jean Baptiste Day* | Jun 24, Sat | Jun 24, Mon | Provincial, QC |
| June Holiday* | Jun 26, Mon | Jun 27, Mon | Provincial, NL |
| Canada Day | Jul 1, Sat | Jul 1,Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| July 1* | Jul 1, Sun | Jul 1, Fri | Provincial, MB |
| Nunavut Day* | Jul 9, Sun | Jul 9, Sat | Provincial, NU |
| Orangeman’s Day | Jul 10, Mon | Jul 11, Mon | Provincial, NL |
| Civic Holiday * | Aug 7, Mon | Aug 5, Mon | Federal, Provincial, NT, NU |
| Heritage Day* | Aug 7, Mon | Aug 5, Mon | Federal, Provincial, AB |
| Saskatchewan Day* | Aug 7, Mon | Aug 5, Mon | Provincial, SK |
| New Brunswick Day* | Aug 7, Mon | Aug 5, Mon | Provincial, NB |
| B.C. Day* | Aug 7, Mon | Aug 5, Mon | Provincial, BC |
| Discovery Day* | Aug 21, Mon | Aug 15, Mon | Provincial, YT |
| Labour Day | Sep 4, Mon | Sep 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Sep 30, Sat | Sep 30, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | Oct 9, Mon | Oct 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day | Nov 11, Sat | Nov 11, Mon | National, Federal (except MB, NS, ON & QC) |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, Mon | Dec 25, Wed | National, Federal |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, Tue | Dec 26, Thu | National, Federal (AB, NB,NL, NT, NU, ON) |
* – Provincial
What is a Legal Holiday in Canada Mean?
A legal holiday is a day that is designated by the government to celebrate a special event or occasion, during which employers are required by law to give their workers time off.
In Canada, there are only two national legal holidays:
- Victoria Day on May 20, Monday
- Canada Day on July 1, Monday
What is a Federal Holiday in Canada Mean?
A federal holiday is a day in which employees who are covered under federal jurisdiction are entitled to a day off with pay. However, the Labour Code does not prohibit employees from working on a federal holiday if their job requires it. If an employee is required to work on a federal holiday, they must be paid for their time, in addition to receiving holiday pay as specified in the business’s pay policy.
In Canada, most employees are entitled to paid time off on 7 statutory holidays that are recognized nationally. These holidays are:
- New Year’s Day on January 1
- Good Friday on April 7, before Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday on April 10
- Canada Day on July 1, Monday
- Labour Day on the first Monday of September
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Monday
- Christmas Day on December 25, Wednesday
In addition to the 7 national holidays, federally regulated employees in Canada are entitled to 4 more statutory holidays, bringing the total number of paid general holidays to 11.
- Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25
- Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday of October
- Remembrance Day on November 11
- Boxing Day on December 26
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Federal Stat holidays?
According to the Canada Labour Code, employees who work on a general holiday are entitled to receive holiday pay and a rate that is at least 1.5 times their regular wage for the hours worked on that day. The holiday pay for most workers is calculated as 1/20th of their wages (excluding overtime) earned in the 4-week period preceding the week in which the holiday falls.
What is Statutory Holiday in Canada Mean?
A statutory holiday, also known as a public or stat holiday, is a day that is legally recognized and set by federal, territorial, or provincial legislation as a day off for workers. On these holidays, employees are entitled to a day off with pay, even if they do not work on that day. If an employee is required to work on a statutory holiday, they are entitled to receive holiday pay at a premium rate, which is typically 1.5 to 2 times their regular pay rate.
What is Provincial Holiday in Canada Mean?
A provincial holiday is a day that is recognized by the government of a particular province as a holiday. These holidays apply only within the specific province and may not be observed in other provinces. Some Canadian celebrations vary by province, and individual provinces may have statutory holidays to celebrate historical and cultural events. On these days, workers are typically entitled to a paid day off or, if they are required to work, a premium rate of pay.
How Many Days in 2024
In 2024, there is an extra day in February due to it being a leap year, making it a year with 366 days. This translates to a total of 8,784 hours or 31,622,400 seconds in that year. When considering the number of days in each month, there are 7 months with 31 days, 4 months with 30 days, and 1 month with 29 days.
This means that there are a total of 52 weeks and 2 days in 2024 when counting by weeks. In terms of specific weekdays, there are 53 Mondays and Tuesdays in 2024, while the remaining days, namely Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, amount to a total of 52 for the year.
Provincial Statutory Holidays in Canada for 2024
Each province in Canada has designated statutory holidays to recognize cultural and historical events. On these days, employees are entitled to a day off with pay, or they are paid a premium rate if they work.
The rules regarding provincial statutory holidays can be found in the Employment Standards Act of the specific province.
Stat Holidays in Alberta
In Alberta, there are 12 statutory holidays in total, including the 10 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Alberta holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Sat | National, Federal |
| Family Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Easter Monday | April 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| Canada Day | July 1, Sat | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Heritage Day* | August 5, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Sat | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Mon | National, Federal (except MB, NS, ON & QC) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that in Alberta, Boxing Day is not recognized as a public holiday, but some non-retail companies observe it as such.
- that Remembrance Day is observed in the province.
- that Family Day, third Monday of February, is a statutory holiday.
- that Heritage Day, which falls on the first Monday of August, is not officially recognized as a public holiday in Canada. However, some people and businesses choose to observe it as a day off. It is equivalent to the Civic Holiday celebrated in other parts of the country.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Alberta Stat Holidays?
In Alberta, employees who have worked for the same employer for at least 30 days in the previous 12 months are entitled to general holiday pay. If an employee works on a general holiday that falls on a regular work day, they are entitled to receive general holiday pay (i.e. an average wage) and an additional 1.5 times their wage rate for each hour worked.
Stat Holidays in BC (British Columbia)
In British Columbia, there are 13 statutory holidays in total, including the 10 national holidays and 3* additional provincial statutory holidays. The British Columbia holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Sat | National, Federal |
| Family Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Easter Monday | April 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| Canada Day | July 1, Mon | National, Federal (except MB) |
| British Columbia Day* | August 5, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day* | November 11, Mon | Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
| Boxing Day | December 26, Thu | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that Boxing Day is not an official holiday in BC but Remembrance Day is.
- that Starting in 2019, Family Day has been celebrated on the third Monday of February (previously, it was observed on the second Monday) in order to align with the celebration of Family Day and other holidays in other parts of Canada.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on British Columbia Stat Holidays?
Statutory holiday pay is provided to employees who have been employed for at least 30 calendar days and have worked on at least 15 of the 30 days preceding the statutory holiday.
Ontario Stat Holidays
In Ontario, there are 11 statutory holidays in total, including the 9 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Ontario holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Family Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| Canada Day | July 1, Mon | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Civic Holiday* | August 5, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
| Boxing Day | December 26, Thu | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that Ontario is the only province in Canada where Boxing Day is recognized as a statutory holiday.
- that Remembrance Day is not considered a statutory holiday in Ontario, which has generated significant debate and controversy in the province. Some people believe that it should be recognized as a statutory holiday across Canada.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Ontario Stat Holidays?
An employee who works on a public holiday is entitled to public holiday pay and a rate of 1.5 times their hourly rate for all hours worked. Alternatively, they may choose to receive their regular wages plus a paid day off as a substitute.
Stat Holidays in Quebec
In Quebec, there are 11 statutory holidays in total, including the 9 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Quebec holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Easter Monday | March 31, Mon | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| National Patriotes Day* | May 20, Mon | Federal |
| Fête Nationale (St. John the Baptist Day)* | June 24, Mon | Federal |
| Canada Day | July 1, Mon | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that in Quebec either Good Friday or Easter Monday must be given as a paid statutory holiday, however many businesses will give both days.
- that in this province Victoria Day coincides with
- that in Quebec Construction Holiday takes place during the last two weeks of July – while it applies officially only to the construction industry, many other Quebecers arrange to take their vacations during these two weeks..
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Quebec Stat Holidays?
An employee is entitled to holiday pay that is equivalent to 5% of the wages they earned in the 4 weeks leading up to the holiday week (overtime not included). This holiday pay, also known as an indemnity, is a right of the employee.
Stat Holidays in Manitoba
In Manitoba, there are 8 statutory holidays in total, including the 6 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Manitoba holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Louis Riel Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| July 1* | July 1, Fri | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that Louis Riel Day is observed on the third Monday of February (this is Family day in some other provinces)
- that while Remembrance Day and Boxing Day are not recognized as official holidays, many people still choose to take time off. If an employee in a sector such as retail is required to work on one of these days, they may be entitled to receive 1.5 times their regular salary for that day. If an employee does not work on either of these days, they are not entitled to additional pay.
- that the first Monday of August (Civic Holiday) is a not an official statutory holiday in Manitoba.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Manitoba Stat Holidays?
- General holidays, also known as statutory holidays or stat holidays, are days that are legally recognized as holidays. If an employee has a general holiday off with pay, or works on a general holiday and receives different pay as a result, this is in accordance with the law.
- Easter Sunday, Terry Fox Day, and Boxing Day are not considered general holidays, so employees are not entitled to pay if they do not work on these days.
- If a general holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday that an employee does not normally work, they are entitled to receive the next regular workday off with pay. This pay is known as general holiday pay.
Newfoundland Stat Holidays
In Newfoundland, there are 14 statutory holidays in total, including the 8 national holidays and 6* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Newfoundland holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Saint Patrick’s Day* | March 17, Sun | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Saint George’s Day* | April 24, Mon | Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| June Holiday* | June 27, Mon | Federal |
| Canada Day | July 1, Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Orangeman’s Day* | July 11, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day* | November 11, Mon | Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
| Boxing Day* | December 26, Thu | Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that Newfoundland has the most number of holidays in the entire Canada with 14 statutory holidays overall.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Newfoundland Stat Holidays?
According to The Labour Standards Act, there are only 7 paid public holidays that are legally recognized in Canada. These are: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Canada Day (Memorial Day), Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (which only applies to federal employees), Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day.
While it is possible for businesses to provide pay for additional holidays, they are not legally required to do so beyond the 7 holidays mentioned.
Stat Holidays in NB (New Brunswick)
In New Brunswick, there are 11 statutory holidays in total, including the 9 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The New Brunswick holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Family Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| Canada Day | July 1, Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| New Brunswick Day* | August 5, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Mon | National, Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
| Boxing Day | December 26, Thu | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that in New Brunswick Day is observed on the first Monday in August (Civic Holiday).
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on New Brunswick Stat Holidays?
The Days of Rest Act designates certain days of the year when businesses must be closed. These include the weekly day of rest (Sunday) and 11 additional prescribed days of rest: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Brunswick Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Stat Holidays in NS (Nova Scotia)
In Nova Scotia, there are 6 statutory holidays in total, including the 5 national holidays and an additional provincial statutory holidays. The Nova Scotia holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Nova Scotia Heritage Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Canada Day | July 1, Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that Nova Scotia has the least number of holidays in the entire Canada with only 6 statutory holidays overall.
- that in Nova Scotia Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day and Remembrance Day are not statutory holidays. Boxing Day is a public holiday when shops are normally closed.
- that in Nova Scotia under the province’s Remembrance Day Act, Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday, but employers have the option to give their employees the day off or a different day off in its place.
- that in Nova Scotia Natal Day – First Monday in August is also not a holiday but commonly a day off.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Nova Scotia Stat Holidays?
Canada Day is always observed on July 1st in Nova Scotia, regardless of whether it falls on a Sunday or not. The rules for holiday pay and retail closing apply on July 1, 2018. According to the Labour Standards Code, employees in Nova Scotia are entitled to six holidays with pay: New Year’s Day, Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, and Christmas Day. There are separate rules that apply to holiday pay. Remembrance Day is covered by a separate law.
Stat Holidays in NWT (Northwest Territories)
In Northwest Territories, there are 12 statutory holidays in total, including the 10 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Northwest Territories holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Easter Monday | April 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day* | June 21, Tue | Federal |
| Canada Day | July 1, Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Civic Holiday* | August 5, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Mon | National, Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
| Boxing Day | December 25, Thu | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that in Northwest Territories in addition to the nationwide holidays National Aboriginal Day is observed in the NWT on June 21st.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Northwest Territories Stat Holidays?
According to the Employment Standards in the Northwest Territories, it is possible for an employee who is not represented by a trade union to request a substitution for a statutory holiday under a collective agreement.
Stat Holidays in PEI (Prince Edward Island)
In Prince Edward Island, there are 8 statutory holidays in total, including the 7 national holidays and an additional provincial statutory holidays. The Prince Edward Island holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Islander Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Canada Day | July 1, Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Mon | National, Federal |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Mon | National, Federal |
| Christmas Day | December 26, Thu | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that Nova Scotia has the least number of holidays in the entire Canada with only 6 statutory holidays overall.
- that in PEI the August Civic holiday, Easter Monday, Thanksgiving, Victoria Day and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays. However, Federal Government employees (and some Provincial employees) do have arrangements in their collective agreements to receive these as paid days off.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Prince Edward Island Stat Holidays?
To receive pay for these holidays, an employee:
- must have been employed by the same employer for 30 days leading up to the holiday,
- have received pay for at least 15 of the 30 days before the holiday,
- have worked their last scheduled shift before the holiday and their first scheduled shift after the holiday.
It’s important to note that “scheduled” means the employee’s established work schedule, not necessarily every day that they work. So, if the employee is not scheduled to work the day after the holiday, they may still qualify for holiday pay.
Stat Holidays in Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan, there are 10 statutory holidays in total, including the 8 national holidays and 2* additional provincial statutory holidays. The Saskatchewan holidays are:
| HOLIDAY | WHEN | OBSERVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Mon | National, Federal |
| Family Day* | February 19, Mon | Federal |
| Good Friday | March 29, Fri | National, Federal |
| Victoria Day | May 20, Mon | National, Federal (except NS, PEI & QC) |
| Canada Day | July 1, Fri | National, Federal (except MB) |
| Saskatchewan Day* | August 5, Mon | Federal |
| Labour Day | September 2, Mon | National, Federal |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, Mon | National, Federal (except NS & PEI) |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Mon | National, Federal (except MB, NS, ON & QC) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Wed | National, Federal |
* – Provincial
Did You Know…
- that in Saskatchewan in addition to the national holidays in Canada, Family Day (third Monday in February) and Saskatchewan Day (first Monday of August) are observed.
What are The Rules Regarding Pay on Saskatchewan Stat Holidays?
Canada Day is always observed on July 1st in Nova Scotia, regardless of whether it falls on a Sunday or not. The rules for holiday pay and retail closing apply on July 1, 2018. According to the Labour Standards Code, employees in Nova Scotia are entitled to six holidays with pay: New Year’s Day, Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, and Christmas Day. There are separate rules that apply to holiday pay. Remembrance Day is covered by a separate law.
How Many Working Days in a Year in Canada?
2024 is a leap year with 366 calendar days in total. In Canada, there will be 104 weekend days, 11 public holidays, and 251 working days in 2024. However, the number of vacation days and other types of paid time off can vary depending on the industry and job role, with some workplaces offering more time off to their employees as a benefit.
Canada Holidays FAQs
Conclusion
On average, Canadians work 37.5 hours per week and value a good work-life balance. They also receive paid vacation days as part of their employment benefits. While Canada has fewer public holidays compared to some other countries, employees are still able to take time off on these days.
