Canada Public Holiday Rules
Complete guide to statutory holidays in Canada, including federal and provincial holidays, holiday pay calculations, and eligibility requirements.
Federal Statutory Holidays
Canada has 6 federal statutory holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30).
Provincial Holidays
Provinces add additional holidays including Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, and Boxing Day. The total number varies by province (typically 8-12 days).
Holiday Pay
If you work on a statutory holiday, you're typically entitled to time-and-a-half plus a day off, or your regular pay plus a substitute day off. Rules vary by province.
Eligibility
Most employees are eligible for statutory holiday pay if they've worked at least 30 days in the preceding 12 months and work their scheduled day before and after the holiday.