2024 Canada Calendar: Special Days, Full List of Public Holidays and Celebrations

Rosemary March 08, 2024 | 17:12

Public holidays in Canada are a reflection of the country's diverse and rich cultural heritage. Canadians can honour historical events, cultural icons, and national values on a variety of national and provincial public holidays observed throughout the country.

2024 Canada Calendar: Special Days, Full List of Public Holidays and Celebrations

The Complete List of Public Holidays in Canada in 2024

In Canada, national, religious, and cultural celebrations, as well as public holidays at the federal, provincial, and territorial levels, are all considered statutory holidays. These days, the majority of workers in both public and private sectors are entitled to paid time off.

In addition to several provincial statutory holidays, there are five national holidays: Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labour Day, and Canada Day. Six additional holidays are granted to federal employees.

Main 2024 Holidays and Celebrations in Canada

JANUARY

01MON

New Year's Day HOLIDAY
27SAT

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

FEBRUARY

01THU

Black History Month
14WED

Valentine's Day
19MON

Family Day HOLIDAY

MARCH

10SUN

First Day of Ramadan
17SUN

Saint Patrick's Day
25MON

Holi
29FRI

Good Friday 2024
29FRI

Good Friday HOLIDAY
31SUN

Easter Sunday

APRIL

01MON

Easter Monday HOLIDAY
09TUE

Eid al-Fitr

MAY

01WED

May Day
12SUN

Mother's Day
20MON

Victoria Day HOLIDAY

JUNE

16SUN

Father's Day

JULY

01MON

Canada Day HOLIDAY
14SUN

Bastille Day

SEPTEMBER

02MON

Labour Day HOLIDAY
08SUN

Grandparents Day
30MON

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) HOLIDAY

OCTOBER

14MON

Thanksgiving Day HOLIDAY
30WED

Dhanteras
31THU

Halloween

NOVEMBER

11MON

Remembrance Day
29FRI

Black Friday

DECEMBER

21SAT

Yule
24TUE

Christmas Eve
25WED

Hanukkah
25WED

Christmas Day HOLIDAY
26THU

Kwanzaa
31TUE

New Year's Eve

Canada Statutory Holidays 2024	Date
New Year’s Day	January 1st, 2024 (Monday)
Good Friday	March 29th, 2024 (Friday)
Easter Monday	April 1st, 2024 (Monday)
Victoria Monday	May 20th, 2024 (Monday)
Canada Day	July 1st, 2024 (Monday)
Civic Holiday	August 5th, 2024 (Monday)
Labour Day	September 2nd, 2024 (Monday)
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation	September 30th, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Day	October 14th, 2024 (Monday)
Remembrance Day	November 11th, 2024 (Monday)
Christmas Day	December 25th, 2024 (Wednesday)
Boxing Day	December 26th, 2024 (Thursday)

Holidays in Canada 2024 by Months

January

January 1 – New Year’s Day: National

February

February 19 – Islander Day: PEI only

February 19 – Louis Riel Day: Manitoba only

February 19 – Heritage Day: Nova Scotia

February 19 – Family Day: BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick

March

March 29 – Good Friday: National, except Quebec

April

April 1 – Easter Monday: Quebec only

May

May 20 – Victoria Day: National except for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

June

June 21 – Aboriginal Day: NWT

June 24 – St. Jean Baptiste Day: Quebec

July

July 1 – Canada Day: National

August

August 5 – Civic Holiday: Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nunavut

September

September 2 – Labour Day: National

September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: National, federally regulated workplaces only

October

October 14 – Thanksgiving: National except Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

November

November 11 – Remembrance Day: National except Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia

December

December 25- Christmas Day: National

December 26 – Boxing Day: Ontario

Details of holidays in Canada 2024

2024 is a leap year with a total of 366 days. There are 11 federal holidays, all of which occur on weekdays.

New Year's Eve

The New Year's Holiday is the first day of the year on the contemporary Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the world's most celebrated holidays. The holiday is observed on January 1, 2024.

Happy Friday!

Good Friday is a Christian event commemorating Jesus' execution and death at Calvary. It is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, which is March 29, 2024.

Monday after Easter

Easter Monday, the Monday after Easter Sunday, commemorates Jesus' resurrection. It will be celebrated on April 1, 2024.

Victoria's Birthday

On May 20, 2024, Canada celebrates Victoria Day, a federal public holiday. Most provinces and territories in Canada observe the holiday as a public holiday. Many people start gardening after the holiday because it is considered the end of the wind.

Canada's Birthday

The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act's effective date in 1867, which united the three distinct provinces of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion known as Canada. The holiday will be observed on July 1, 2024.

Monday is Labor Day

Labour Day is celebrated on September 2, 2024, and it honors the accomplishments of workers. The holiday stems from the eight-hour day movement, which calls for eight hours of work, eight hours of amusement, and eight hours of repose.

National Day of Reconciliation and Truth

In Canada, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a federal holiday. The festival commemorates the children who perished in the residential schools, as well as the survivors and families touched by the institution. The holiday will be observed on September 30, 2024.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day, commemorated on October 14, 2024, commemorates the successful harvest and all of the previous year's blessings. Traditional foods such as roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie are served to families and friends. Many families will have turkey leftovers for several days.

Day of Remembrance

Remembrance Day is a day set aside to remember those who fought for Canada in World Wars I, II, and Korea, as well as those who have served since then. Many people wear poppies to honor those who have served in the military. The holiday is observed on November 11, 2024.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, honors the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas is a holiday of giving. Christmas gifts and cards are exchanged with family and friends.

Christmas Day

Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen's Day, is a shopping holiday in various countries. It will occur on December 26, 2024.

Conclusion

To summarize, public holidays in Canada are a vital component of the country's historical and cultural characteristics, reflecting the country's rich past and ideals. These holidays provide priceless opportunities for Canadians to recognize, enjoy, and spend time with family. They also provide chances to celebrate national unity, honor the country's rich traditions, and recognize the achievements of many different groups. It seems likely that public holidays in Canada will always be important moments for reflection and bonding.

Calendar with All Celebrations for 2024 in Canada