Public holidays in Canada 2028

6 nationwide public holidays and 23 regional or local holidays in 2028.

Nationwide holidays 2028

Long weekends and bridge days 2028

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Canada (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Sat 1 Jan – Mon 3 Jan · 3 days off
  New Year's Day, New Year's Day (observed)
  Typically in Ottawa: high −3°C (27°F), low −11°C (12°F), rain on 44% of days
• Fri 14 Apr – Sun 16 Apr · 3 days off
  Good Friday
  Typically in Ottawa: high 12°C (54°F), low 0°C (32°F), rain on 46% of days
• Sat 2 Sep – Mon 4 Sep · 3 days off
  Labour Day
  Typically in Ottawa: high 24°C (75°F), low 12°C (54°F), rain on 39% of days
• Sat 23 Dec – Mon 25 Dec · 3 days off
  Christmas Day
  Typically in Ottawa: high −3°C (27°F), low −11°C (12°F), rain on 34% of days
• Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan 2029 · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in Ottawa: high −3°C (27°F), low −11°C (12°F), rain on 44% of days

Bridge days

No single-day bridges in 2028.

Leave planner 2028

Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.

2028 calendar

Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.

Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.