Public Holidays
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New Year's Day - January 1; most celebrations occur on the evening of the 31st of December (or, New Year's Eve) because Canadians celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year
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Family Day - Third Monday in February, celebrating families
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Good Friday - Friday before Easter Sunday in late March or early April; marks the death of Christ
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Easter Monday - Monday following Easter Sunday; religious holiday marking the resurrection of Christ
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Victoria Day - Third Monday in May; commemorates the birth of Queen Victoria
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Canada Day - July 1; Canada's birthday
Celebrating Christmas -
Labour Day - First Monday in September; last holiday weekend of summer; honours workers
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Thanksgiving Day - Second Monday in October; celebration of harvest
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Remembrance Day - November 11; memorial services are held for those who served their country in the armed forces
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Christmas Day - December 25; a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Christ
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Boxing Day - December 26
Note: If the public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, banks and government offices may be closed the following Monday.
