Holidays

Canada Statutory Holidays Calculator

Canada's federally-recognized statutory holidays for any year, calculated live from the actual rules.

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Federal list, not a provincial one

Canada's provinces and territories each set their own statutory holiday calendars, and they diverge significantly — Family Day exists in several provinces (on different dates in different ones) but not federally; some provinces don't recognize Boxing Day or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a paid statutory holiday at all. This calculator shows the list that applies to federally regulated employees; check your specific province for the calendar that applies to most other workers.

A recent addition

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) has only been a federal statutory holiday since 2021, making it one of the newest entries on this list.

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US Federal Holidays Calculator

The equivalent list for the United States.

UK Bank Holidays Calculator

Another Commonwealth-tradition holiday calendar.

Australia Public Holidays Calculator

A third Commonwealth calendar, with its own state variations.

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