Public Holidays in Canada 2027
All nationwide public holidays in Canada for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in Canada 2027
Canada has 6 federal statutory holidays in 2027. Each province and territory may observe additional provincial holidays. The table below lists all federal holidays for 2027.
Regional Holidays by Province
Beyond the nationwide holidays, many provinces and territories observe additional public holidays. The total number ranges from 7 to 13 per year depending on your province. View the complete holiday calendar for each province:
- Alberta – 9 holidays
- British Columbia – 11 holidays
- Manitoba – 9 holidays
- New Brunswick – 8 holidays
- Newfoundland and Labrador – 8 holidays
- Nova Scotia – 7 holidays
- Northwest Territories – 13 holidays
- Nunavut – 10 holidays
- Ontario – 9 holidays
- Prince Edward Island – 8 holidays
- Quebec – 9 holidays
- Saskatchewan – 10 holidays
- Yukon – 11 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in Canada 2027
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. Canada's 2027 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 2027
- July 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after Canada Day (Thursday, July 1) for a 4-day weekend from July 1 to 4.
- September 3 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 6) for a 4-day weekend from September 3 to 6.
- October 8 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 11) for a 4-day weekend from October 8 to 11.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canada has 6 public holidays in 2027 that are observed nationwide across all 13 provinces and territories. Depending on which province you live or work in, there can be up to 13 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2027 are: July 2, September 3, October 8. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The Canada public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
absentify lets you select your specific province during setup. The system then automatically includes both the nationwide holidays and any additional regional holidays for that province in your team calendar. This ensures every team member sees the correct holidays for their location.