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Public holidays in Canada 2028
Canada has 5 public holiday dates in 2028, 3 of them on a working day, and 4 long weekends. The next one is Christmas Day, in 46 days (Friday, December 25, 2026).
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Dayin 53 days
- Fri, Mar 26Good Fridayin 137 days
2028 holiday calendar
6 entries| Date | Day | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Sat | New Year's Day | in 418 days |
| Jan 3 | Mon | New Year's Day observed | in 420 days |
| Apr 14 | Fri | Good Friday | in 522 days |
| Jul 1 | Sat | Canada Day | in 600 days |
| Sep 4 | Mon | Labor Day | in 665 days |
| Dec 25 | Mon | Christmas Day | in 777 days |
observed
When a holiday falls on a weekend, many countries give the day off on the nearest working day instead. That substitute day is the 'observed' holiday.
estimated
Islamic and some other lunar holidays begin when religious authorities sight the new crescent moon. We show the expected date; the real day can move by one day and is confirmed only shortly before.
regional
A holiday that applies only in some states, provinces or regions of the country, not nationwide.
Long weekends in 2028
Assumes a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
- Sat, Jan 1 – Mon, Jan 3New Year's Day3 days
- Fri, Apr 14 – Sun, Apr 16Good Friday3 days
- Sat, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 4Labor Day3 days
- Sat, Dec 23 – Mon, Dec 25Christmas Day3 days
Bridge days: 1 day off, 4+ days away
Take one working day off between a holiday and a weekend.
What is this?
A 'bridge day' is a single working day squeezed between a holiday and a weekend. Take it off and you get four or more days in a row for one day of leave.
No single-day bridges this year.
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Holidays by region in Canada, 2028
13 regionsSome holidays apply only in one state, province or region. Pick yours to see the full calendar there.