2021 Canada Statutory Holidays
Federal statutory holidays, days off, and provincial and popular observances.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Day off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Friday | Same day | |
| Groundhog Day | February 2 | Tuesday | — | |
| Valentine's Day | February 14 | Sunday | — | |
| Family Day (most provinces) | February 15 | Monday | — | |
| Daylight saving time begins | March 14 | Sunday | — | |
| St. Patrick's Day | March 17 | Wednesday | — | |
| Good Friday | April 2 | Friday | Same day | |
| Easter Sunday | April 4 | Sunday | — | |
| Easter Monday | April 5 | Monday | — | |
| Mother's Day | May 9 | Sunday | — | |
| Victoria Day | May 24 | Monday | Same day | |
| Father's Day | June 20 | Sunday | — | |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec) | June 24 | Thursday | — | |
| Canada Day | July 1 | Thursday | Same day | |
| Civic Holiday (most provinces) | August 2 | Monday | — | |
| Labour Day | September 6 | Monday | Same day | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 | Thursday | Same day | |
| Thanksgiving | October 11 | Monday | Same day | |
| Halloween | October 31 | Sunday | — | |
| Daylight saving time ends | November 7 | Sunday | — | |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 | Thursday | Same day | |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Friday | — | |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Saturday | Mon, Dec 27 (observed) | |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Sunday | Tue, Dec 28 (observed) | |
| New Year's Eve | December 31 | Friday | — |
Federal statutory holidays under the Canada Labour Code; when one falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the next weekday. Provinces set their own holidays (e.g. Family Day, Civic Holiday), so days off vary by province and employer.
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