Complete List of Canadian Holidays 2023

Canada is a very huge country with diversified, multicultural, and secular values. People of different ethnic groups, and countries, live here together in peace and celebrate every festival with love. Some of the biggest carnivals even happen here throughout the year. We don’t want you to miss out on any fun, so we have created a list of holidays in Canada. You can also check Canadian holidays 2023 stat Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holidays separately or month-wise. Here we go, 

Canadian Holidays in January 2023

The month of January always start with a grand celebration of welcoming the year. But there are still several other celebrations in January, especially in Canada. Therefore, we represent you the list of Canadian Holidays in January 2023.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
1 Jan. 2023	Sunday	New Year’s Day	Statutory (Public) Holiday	As per the Gregorian calendar of Canada and several other countries, 1st January is the starting day of the new year. The date is popularly known as New Year’s day. It is a public holiday in all Canadian provinces and territories.
2 Jan. 2023	Monday	Day off for New Year’s Day	Statutory (Public) Holiday	It’s a day after New Year’s day celebrated on 2nd January as per the Gregorian calendar.
2 Jan. 2023	Monday	Day After New Year’s Day	Local holiday of Quebec	It’s a day after New Year’s day celebrated on 2nd January as per the Gregorian calendar. It is an annual public holiday for many banks and government offices in Quebec, Canada.
6 Jan. 2023	Friday	Epiphany	Observance, Christian	Every year on January 6, Canada observes Epiphany. In the events described in the Christian Bible, three wise men visited baby Jesus and his baptism. Mummers or naluyuks may visit homes in Newfoundland and Labrador at this time of the year.
7 Jan. 2023	Saturday	Orthodox Christmas Day	Orthodox	In Canada, a large number of Orthodox Christians observe Christmas Day on or around January 7 of the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar, which predates the Gregorian calendar, shows that this day corresponds to December 25. It is a time to commemorate Jesus Christ’s birth.
14 Jan. 2023	Saturday	Orthodox New Year	Orthodox	The Julian calendar, which predates the more popular Gregorian calendar, is used by many Orthodox Christians in Canada to mark the start of the New Year on January 1. According to the Gregorian calendar, this day is on or around January 14.
22 Jan. 2023	Sunday	Lunar New Year	Observance	The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is widely observed in nations like Canada. According to the Chinese calendar, it is the first day of the New Year.

Canadian Holidays in February 2023

Yes, it is true that February is the month of love, but there are still many festivals to make this shortest month more special. Cheek the Canadian Holidays in February 2023 list below:

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
2 Feb. 2023	Thursday	Groundhog Day	Observance	In Canada, Groundhog Day celebrates the idea of a groundhog emerging from its burrow in the middle of winter to “predict” whether spring would soon arrive in the northern hemisphere.
6 Feb. 2023	Monday	Tu B’Shevat (Arbor Day)	Jewish holiday	The 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat is known as Tu B’Shevat (Tu Bishvat). This holiday, commonly referred to as the “New Year for Trees,” is celebrated by Jewish communities in places like Canada.
14 Feb. 2023	Tuesday	Valentine’s Day	Observance	People in Canada can express their love for someone in a romantic way on Valentine’s Day. This Day is celebrated on February 14 in honour of St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni falls on that day.
15 Feb. 2023	Wednesday	National Flag of Canada Day	Observance	On February 15, 1965, Canada’s flag was officially inaugurated. The official name for this event is “National Flag of Canada Day,” which is sometimes abbreviated to “Flag Day.”
18 Feb. 2023	Saturday	Isra and Mi’raj	Muslim	Al Isra’ wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi’raj, or Laylat al Mi’raj are observed by a large number of Muslims in Canada. It is celebrated on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar, it is observed.
20 Feb. 2023	Monday	Louis Riel Day	Common local holiday in Manitoba	On the third Monday in February, Manitoba, Canada observes Louis Riel Day as a general holiday. It honours the life of Louis Riel, a politician who fought for the rights of the Métis people.
20 Feb. 2023	Monday	Nova Scotia Heritage Day	Common local holiday in Nova Scotia	Starting in 2015, the third Monday in February will be designated as Nova Scotia Heritage Day, honouring notable individuals and occasions from the province.
20 Feb. 2023	Monday	Islander Day	Common local holiday in PE	On the third Monday in February, the province of Prince Edward Island observes Islander Day as a holiday. It allows folks the opportunity to take a day off to unwind or a little winter holiday.
20 Feb. 2023	Monday	Family Day	is a Common local holiday in AB, BC, NB, ON, SK	The third Monday in February is Family Day in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick. This holiday honours the value of families and family relationships to individuals and their communities.
21 Feb. 2023	Tuesday	Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day	Christian	For Western Christians, Shrove Tuesday marks the final day before Lent, which begins 47 days before Easter Sunday. Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and Pancake Day are other names for Shrove Tuesday.
22 Feb. 2023	Wednesday	Ash Wednesday	Christian	Numerous Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday as the first day of Lent. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. It is the day after Shrove Tuesday.
24 Feb. 2023	Friday	Yukon Heritage Day	Local de facto holiday in Yukon	Numerous people in Yukon, Canada, celebrate the territory’s Heritage Day, on the Friday before the last Sunday of February.

Canadian Holidays in March 2023

In this month several observances festivals, Jewish and Muslim festivals take place. Check the list below to know all the Canadian Holidays in March 2023. 

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
1 Mar. 2023	Wednesday	St David’s Day	Observance	Every year on March 1, many Canadians with Welsh ancestry or links commemorate St. David’s Day with daffodils or leeks attached to clothes.
7 Mar. 2023	Tuesday	Purim	Jewish holiday	According to the Book of Esther, Purim commemorates the Jewish people’s escape from a royal death sentence about the fourth century BCE. This day is celebrated by many Jewish people in Canada.
12 Mar. 2023	Sunday	Daylight Saving Time starts	Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
13 Mar. 2023	Monday	Commonwealth Day	Observance	Every year on the second Monday in March, Commonwealth Day is observed. It honours the Commonwealth of Nations, which formerly belonged to the British Empire. The day was picked since it had no previous historical significance.
17 Mar. 2023	Friday	St. Patrick’s Day	Observance	The closest Monday to 17th March every year is designated as a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador in honour of St. Patrick’s Day.
20 Mar. 2023	Monday	St. Patrick’s Day	Local holiday in NL	The day is celebrated to honour St. Patrick, a missionary who in the fifth century converted many Irish people to Christianity. Irish culture is also honoured on the day of his feast.
20 Mar. 2023	Monday	March Equinox	Season	Every year, there are two equinoxes: one in September and one in March. The Sun crosses the equator in March, going from south to north. This day marks its celebration.
23 Mar. 2023	Thursday	Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)	Muslim	The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan. For Muslims in Canada, it is a time for prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and self-reflection.

Canadian Holidays in April 2023

Due to Easter Sunday and Good Friday, April holds a special place as a month in the hearts of all Canadians. This month also marks several statutory holidays as well. Here’s the list of all Canadian Holidays in April for 2023.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
2 Apr	Sunday	Palm Sunday	Christian	Palm Sunday is celebrated to mark the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
6 Apr	Thursday	Maundy Thursday	Christian	Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, celebrated Jesus Christ’s last supper. It falls during the holy week and Thursday before Good Friday.
6 Apr	Thursday	First day of Passover	Jewish holiday	Passover is celebrated for eight days by Jewish people with family and friends in Canada.
6 Apr	Thursday	Tartan Day	Observance	The day celebrates the assistance of Scots and their descendants in Canada on the 6th of April every year.
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Statutory Holiday	For Christians, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a statutory holiday in all Canadian provinces.
8 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday	Christian	This day is celebrated when Jesus Christ lay in his tomb after his death. It is also known as Easter eve.
9 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday	Observance, Christian	Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus Christ’s rebirth after his death. Designated Retail Closing Day in Nova Scotia and Shops Closing Day in NL
9 Apr	Sunday	Vimy Ridge Day	Observance	Vimy Ridge Day is celebrated on April 9 to remember Canadians who fought victoriously in the battle of Vimy Ridge. It is also known as the National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
10 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday	Statutory Holiday in NT, NU, QC Optional holiday in Alberta Local de facto holiday in Yukon Statutory Holiday in New Brunswick	Marks the rebirth of Jesus Christ. It is also a holiday for many Christians in Canada.
13 Apr	Thursday	Last day of Passover	Jewish holiday	The last day of Passover celebrates the salvation of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.
14 Apr	Friday	Orthodox Good Friday	Orthodox	This day is also known as Great Friday or Holy Friday or Holy and great Friday. It is celebrated by many western churches across Canada.
15 Apr	Saturday	Orthodox Holy Saturday	Orthodox	This day is celebrated at a later date by Orthodox Christians. On this day, Jesus was put to rest in his tomb after he passed away.
16 Apr	Sunday	Orthodox Easter	Orthodox	Orthodox Christians celebrate the rebirth of Jesus on Easter Sunday.
17 Apr. 2023	Monday	Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Muslim	Several Muslims celebrate Laylat al Qadr. It falls on the last 10 days of Ramadan month. It is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny.
17 Apr. 2023	Monday	Orthodox Easter Monday	Orthodox	It celebrates the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Another name for this day is Bright Monday.
18 Apr. 2023	Tuesday	Yom HaShoah	Jewish commemoration	Yom Hashoah is also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. The day celebrates the heroism of Jewish people who died in the Holocaust.
22 Apr. 2023	Saturday	Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date)	Muslim	In Canada, several Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. It marks the end of Ramadan Month.
24 Apr. 2023	Monday	St. George’s Day	Local holiday in NL	St George’s Day marks the life of a Roman soldier and Christian martyr, St George. It is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada on the 23rd of April.
26 Apr. 2023	Wednesday	Yom HaAtzmaut	Jewish holiday	Jewish people celebrate this day as Israel’s Independence Day. It is also known as Yom Ha’Atzmaut.

Canadian Holidays in May 2023

This month gives mixed vibes for the festivals of both Jewish and Christians. You can check all the important dates, days, and holidays for the month of May 2023. 

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
9 May 2023	Tuesday	Lag B’Omer	Jewish holiday	Lag B’Omer, also known as Lag BaOmer is celebrated by Jewish people. It marks the celebration of the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer.
14 May 2023	Sunday	Mother’s Day	Observance	Celebrates Mother’s day to show gratitude towards all our mother figures. Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May every year.
18 May 2023	Thursday	Ascension Day	Christian	Ascension Day is celebrated on the 40th day of Easter to celebrate Jesus Christ’s rising into heaven.
22 May 2023	Monday	National Patriots’ Day	Local holiday in Quebec	National Patriots’ Day is a statutory holiday in Québec to honour the rebellion against the British in 1837.
22 May 2023	Monday	Victoria Day	Statutory Holiday in New Brunswick Statutory Holiday for all except NB, NS, PE, QC	Victoria Day, known as May Two-Four, May Long, and May Long Weekend.
26 May 2023	Friday	Shavuot	Jewish holiday	Several Jewish celebrate Shavuot to mark its agricultural and historical importance. It is a Jewish major festival.
28 May 2023	Sunday	Pentecost	Christian	Pentecost is a Christian festival that marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus Christ’s disciples.
29 May 2023	Monday	Whit Monday	Christian	It is also known as Pentecost Monday. This marks the celebration of the Holy Spirit’s descent on Jesus Christ’s disciples.

Canadian Holidays in June 2023

It is a simple month that observes many auspicious days for Christians and a huge festival for Muslims celebrated by them across Canada. Read the below-mentioned list with all the Canadian Holidays in June 2023.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
4 Jun. 2023	Sunday	Trinity Sunday	Christian	It is a feast celebrated as an ideology and not as an event, symbolising the unity of the Trinity.
8 Jun. 2023	Thursday	Corpus Christi	Christian	Christians with the Roman Catholic faith celebrate the day to honour Holy Eucharist. Also known as the Feast of the Most Holy Body of Christ.
18 Jun. 2023	Sunday	Father’s Day	Observance	This day is celebrated to show how grateful we are for our father and father figures.
21 Jun. 2023	Wednesday	National Indigenous Peoples Day	Observance Local holiday in NT and Yukon	This day is to celebrate the heritage, diversified culture, and achievements of Canada’s aboriginal peoples.
21 Jun. 2023	Wednesday	June Solstice	Season	This is the solstice of June and marks the longest day north of the equator and the shortest day in the south.
24 Jun. 2023	Saturday	St. Jean Baptiste Day	Local holiday in Quebec	To celebrate St John, a Jewish preacher who baptised Jesus in the river Jordan.
26 Jun. 2023	Monday	June Holiday	Local holiday in NL	It is observed to remember Giovanni Caboto’s discovery of the province’s island portion. It is mainly observed in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
29 Jun. 2023	Thursday	Eid al-Adha	Muslim	It is celebrated as the Feast of Sacrifice or Festival of Sacrifice by Muslims. It commemorates Ibrahim’sfaith in God, as he was willing to sacrifice his son.

Canadian Holidays in July 2023

July is a patriotic month due to the observance of memorial day and other local holidays celebrated in different provinces of Canada. Check the Canadian Holidays in July 2023 below:

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
1 Jul. 2023	Saturday	Memorial Day	Local holiday in NL	This day is celebrated for the efforts of the province’s veterans especially those who served in World War 1.
1 Jul. 2023	Saturday	Canada Day	Statutory Holiday	On this day, Canada becomes a self-governing dominion of Great Britain. This day is called Dominion Day. It is known as Canada Day.
9 Jul. 2023	Sunday	Nunavut Day	Local holiday in Nunavut	Nunavut Day commemorates the passing of two Nunavut acts. On July 9, 1993, the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act were enacted by the Canadian Parliament. On April 1, 1999, Nunavut formally separated from the Northwest Territories and became a Canadian territory.
10 Jul. 2023	Monday	Nunavut Day observed	Local holiday in Nunavut
10 Jul. 2023	Monday	Orangemen’s Day	Local holiday in NL	This day celebrates the Battle of the Boyne. It is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
19 Jul. 2023	Wednesday	Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)	Muslim	Several Muslims celebrate the day as the beginning of the Islamic New Year on the first day of Muharram.
27 Jul. 2023	Thursday	Tisha B’Av	Jewish holiday	Numerous Jewish people celebrate the day to remember the destruction of the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem.
28 Jul. 2023	Friday	Ashura	Muslim	The date is tentative and business runs as per normal hours.

Canadian Holidays In August 2023

The Canadian Holidays list in August 2023 has several local holidays celebrated only in some parts of Canada. They are as follows:

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
2 Aug. 2023	Wednesday	The Royal St John’s Regatta (Regatta Day)	Local holiday in NL	It’s a local holiday in Newfoundland and In Labrador. Also known as The Largest Garden Party in the World.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	Civic/Provincial Day	Statutory Holiday in NT, Nunavut Local observance in Ontario	A statutory holiday in some territories and provinces but has legal status in other places across Canada. Known as August Holiday or Civic Holiday or Provincial Day, or Terry Fox day in Manitoba.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	Saskatchewan Day	Common local holiday in Saskatchewan	It’s a public holiday in Saskatchewan. Celebrated as a day off for the general public.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	Terry Fox Day	Local observance in Manitoba	It is not a public holiday. All the businesses have normal opening hours.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	New Brunswick Day	Prescribed Day of Rest in New Brunswick	It is a chance for people to indulge in their local communities to celebrate achievements, history, culture and landscape.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	British Columbia Day	Common local holiday in BC	It is a statutory holiday and gives a chance to celebrate achievements and relax with friends and family.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	Natal Day	Common local holiday in Nova Scotia	Several birthday cakes are prepared and distributed to celebrate birthday parties in the province of Nova Scotia. Many other community events also take place.
7 Aug. 2023	Monday	Heritage Day	is an optional holiday in Alberta	It is celebrated in Alberta every year. It is not a statutory holiday, and people use it as an optional holiday.
15 Aug. 2023	Tuesday	Assumption of Mary	Christian	The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated as when the Virgin Mary went to heaven after her death on August 15.
18 Aug. 2023	Friday	Gold Cup Parade	Local holiday in PE	It is a feature event for an old home week to celebrate the summer season joy in Canada.
21 Aug. 2023	Monday	Discovery Day	Local holiday in Yukon	It is celebrated in Yukon. It also celebrates the Klondike Gold Discovery Day.

Canadian Holidays in September 2023

Many statutory holidays fall under this month. Other Jewish and Muslim festivals also take place in this month every year. You can check the days, dates, and holiday names in the table below:

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
4 Sep. 2023	Monday	Labour Day	Statutory Holiday	It is celebrated to give workers a chance to campaign for better working conditions and pay. It is now a part of a long weekend for many Canadians.
16 Sep. 2023	Saturday	Rosh Hashana	Jewish holiday	Jewish people celebrate Rosh Hashana as their new year. It starts on the 1st day of Tishrei. This is also known as the Day of Remembrance or Day of Blowing the Shofar.
23 Sep. 2023	Saturday	September Equinox	Season	It is an equinox in September when the Sun crosses the equator from north to south.
25 Sep. 2023	Monday	Yom Kippur	Jewish holiday	It is a Jewish holiday known as the Day of Atonement. People celebrate this day by fasting and praying.
27 Sep. 2023	Wednesday	Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)	Muslim	Several Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. This is also celebrated by fasting, special prayers, and conferences.
30 Sep. 2023	Saturday	First day of Sukkot	Jewish holiday	The first day of Sukkot marks the beginning of the Sukkot period. It is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. It lasts for seven days.
30 Sep. 2023	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Statutory Holiday in NT Federal Employees Holiday	It is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023. It is a statutory holiday, and as a federal employee in 12 provinces and territories.

Canadian Holidays In October 2023

It’s not a month full of festivals, but people celebrate some exciting festivals like Halloween, Thanksgiving day, and the Feast of St Francis of Assisi day. You will also notice Jewish festivals in number in the list of Canadian Holidays In October 2023.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
4 Oct. 2023	Wednesday	Feast of St Francis of Assisi	Christian	Several Churches in Canada celebrate this day as the feast of St Francis of Assisi. It’s a popular day for pets for blessings.
6 Oct. 2023	Friday	Hoshana Rabbah	Jewish holiday	Jewish people celebrate this day as Hoshana Rabbah, the last day of Sukkot. It is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles.
7 Oct. 2023	Saturday	Shemini Atzeret	Jewish holiday	Multiple Jewish communities observe this day as Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. On this day, people celebrate their love for God.
8 Oct. 2023	Sunday	Simchat Torah	Jewish holiday	This day celebrates Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah to mark the end of the Sukkot festival.
9 Oct. 2023	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Statutory Holiday in all except NB, NS, PE Designated Retail Closing Day in Nova Scotia Observance in PE Statutory Holiday in New Brunswick	Thanksgiving celebrated on the second Monday since 1957. People show gratitude for a good harvest and other fortunes throughout the year.
18 Oct. 2023	Wednesday	Healthcare Aide Day	Local observance in BC and Manitoba	Businesses operate like any other day. It is not a public holiday.
31 Oct. 2023	Tuesday	Halloween	Observance	Halloween is a day where as per old Celtic beliefs, spirits and the dead can cross over into the world of the living. Children dress as per their choice and go trick-or-treating in their neighbourhoods.

Canadian Holidays in November 2023

There are several statutory Canadian holidays in different provinces but most of them are optional. You can check the table below with all the information about Canadian Holidays In November 2023.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
1 Nov. 2023	Wednesday	All Saints’ Day	Observance, Christian	This day is celebrated for all Christian saints. It is held annually on 1st November every year in western churches. In eastern churches, it is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
2 Nov. 2023	Thursday	All Souls’ Day	Observance, Christian	This day is celebrated as almsgiving and prayers for the dead. The intention is for the living and assist those in purgatory.
5 Nov. 2023	Sunday	Daylight Saving Time ends	Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
8 Nov. 2023	Wednesday	National Aboriginal Veterans Day	Observance	All businesses operate at normal hours. It is not a public holiday.
11 Nov. 2023	Saturday	Remembrance Day	Statutory Holiday in all except MB, NS, ON, QC Observance in MB, NS, ON, QC	It is celebrated in the remembrance of the sacrifices of people in all armed conflicts.
12 Nov. 2023	Sunday	Diwali/Deepavali	Observance	This festival of light is celebrated across Canada annually with all family and friends.

Canadian Holidays In December 2023

It is one of the most important month of the year for Christians. As this month is marked as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. There are several festivals to celebrate since the first Sunday of December. You can check the list of all important Canadian Holidays In December 2023.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Details
3 Dec. 2023	Sunday	First Sunday of Advent	Observance	This is celebrated as the beginning of the Advent season on the first Sunday. It marks the start of the Christian Year in Western Christianity. It can be from 22 to 28 days.
8 Dec. 2023	Friday	Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Christian	This day is for people who have the Catholic faith and celebrate the Feasts of Immaculate Conception.
8 Dec. 2023	Friday	First Day of Hanukkah	Jewish holiday	This day marks the start of Hanukkah, known as the festival of lights. It is celebrated for 8 days.
11 Dec. 2023	Monday	Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster	Observance	This day is celebrated as the anniversary of the Statue of Westminster. The Canadian and Royal Union flags are flown together on this day.
15 Dec. 2023	Friday	Last day of Hanukkah	Jewish holiday	This day is marked as the last day of the Hanukkah celebrations. It is also known as the festival of lights, celebrated for eight days. To remember the struggle of all Jewish people for religious freedom.
21 Dec. 2023	Thursday	December Solstice	Season	This is the December solstice that marks one of the shortest days in the North of the equator and the longest at the South equator.
24 Dec. 2023	Sunday	Christmas Eve	Observance	It is the last day of Christmas preparation. It is usually a very busy evening for everyone, and people buy gifts for their family and friends.
25 Dec. 2023	Monday	Christmas Day	Statutory Holiday	This day is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. It is known as Christmas Day. where people go to church, decorate their houses, and meet their friends and family.
26 Dec. 2023	Tuesday	Kwanzaa (first day)	Observance	It is a long week holiday to honour African culture and traditions. It was first celebrated in 1993 in Canada.
26 Dec. 2023	Tuesday	Boxing Day	Statutory Holiday in NL, NT, NU, ON Designated Retail Closing Day in Nova Scotia Optional holiday in Alberta Local de facto holiday in Yukon Provincial Public Sector Holiday in New Brunswick	It is a holiday for several Canadians as it gives people a chance to participate in post-Christmas activities.
31 Dec. 2023	Sunday	New Year’s Eve	Observance	New Year’s Eve reflects the past year’s events and is a time for preparing for the New Year. It is also the last day of the Canadian tax year.

List of Statutory Holidays 2023

Check the Canadian statutory holidays 2023. These holidays are also known as public holidays. They are celebrated all across Canada but some of them are also optional holiday and totally depends on the people whether they want to take off on those days or not. 

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year’s Day
2 Jan	Monday	Day off for New Year’s Day
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
10 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
22 May. 2023	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul. 2023	Saturday	Canada Day
7 Aug	Monday	Civic/Provincial Day
4 Sep	Monday	Labour Day
30 Sep	Saturday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
9 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Saturday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day

List of Jewish Holidays 2023

Here’s a list of all the Jewish holidays celebrated in Canada. These Jewish festivals mark the day of celebration of some major events. These are celebrated with enthusiasm, followed by rituals and the culture of Jewish people. 

Date	Day	Holiday
6 Feb. 2023	Monday	Tu B’Shevat (Arbor Day)
7 Mar. 2023	Tuesday	Purim
6 Apr. 2023	Thursday	First day of Passover
13 Apr. 2023	Thursday	Last day of Passover
18 Apr. 2023	Tuesday	Yom HaShoah
26 Apr. 2023	Wednesday	Yom HaAtzmaut
9 May 2023	Tuesday	Lag B’Omer
26 May 2023	Friday	Shavuot
27 Jul. 2023	Thursday	Tisha B’Av
16 Sep. 2023	Saturday	Rosh Hashana
25 Sep. 2023	Monday	Yom Kippur
30 Sep. 2023	Saturday	First day of Sukkot
6 Oct. 2023	Friday	Hoshana Rabbah
7 Oct. 2023	Saturday	Shemini Atzeret
8 Oct. 2023	Sunday	Simchat Torah
8 Dec. 2023	Friday	First Day of Hanukkah
15 Dec. 2023	Friday	Last day of Hanukkah

List of Christian Holidays 2023

Christian Canadian holidays 2023 list is mentioned below. There are several people wh oare Christians in Canada, thus, there is a wide celebration across Canada on the following dates. 

Date	Day	Holiday
06 Jan. 2023	Friday	Epiphany
08 Jan. 2023	Sunday	The Baptism of Jesus
02 Feb. 2023	Thursday	Candlemas
14 Feb. 2023	Tuesday	St. Valentine’s Day
22 Feb. 2023	Wednesday	Ash Wednesday
17 Mar.  2023	Friday	St. Patrick’s Day
19 Mar. 2023	Sunday	St. Joseph’s Day
02 Apr. 2023	Sunday	Palm Sunday
06 Apr. 2023	Thursday	Maundy (Holy) Thursday
07 Apr. 2023	Friday	Good Friday
09 Apr. 2023	Sunday	Easter
10 Apr. 2023	Monday	Easter Monday
23 Apr. 2023	Sunday	St. George’s Day
18 May 2023	Thursday	Ascension of Jesus
28 May 2023	Sunday	Pentecost
04 Jun. 2023	Sunday	Trinity Sunday
08 Jun. 2023	Thursday	Corpus Christi
29 Jun.  2023	Thursday	Saints Peter and Paul
15 Jul.  2023	Saturday	Saint Vladimir
25 Jul. 2023	Tuesday	St. James the Great Day
01 Aug. 2023	Tuesday	Lammas
15 Aug. 2023	Tuesday	The Assumption of Mary
14 Sep. 2023	Thursday	Holy Cross Day
29 Sep. 2023	Friday	Michael and All Angels
09 Oct. 2023	Monday	Thanksgiving
31 Oct.  2023	Tuesday	All Hallows Eve
01 Nov.  2023	Wednesday	All Saints’ Day
02 Nov. 2023	Thursday	All Souls’ Day
30 Nov. 2023	Thursday	St. Andrew’s Day
03 Dec. 2023	Sunday	Advent – first Sunday
06 Dec. 2023	Wednesday	St. Nicholas Day
24 Dec. 2023	Sunday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec. 2023	Monday	Christmas
28 Dec. 2023	Thursday	Holy Innocents
31 Dec. 2023	Sunday	Watch Night

List of Muslim Holidays 2023

You can check the list of Muslim Canadian Holidays in 2023 in the table below. All Muslims celebrate all these beautiful events across Canada with love and peace. 

Date	Day	Holiday
18 Feb. 2023	Saturday	Isra and Mi’raj
23 Mar. 2023	Thursday	Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)
17 Apr. 2023	Monday	Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
22 Apr.2023	Saturday	Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date)
29 Jun. 2023	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
19 Jul. 2023	Wednesday	Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)
28 Jul. 2023	Friday	Ashura (Tentative Date)
27 Sep. 2023	Wednesday	Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)

Conclusion

Festivals are always special as they provide us with lots of time to spend with our family and friends. Every celebration has its own significance, own belief and traditions making these festivals more beautiful. We hope you find here all the festivals celebrated across Canada.

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

What are provincial holidays in Canada?

Provincial holidays are the holidays in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Ontario. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and businesses are closed. Regions and territories across Canada have a provincial holiday on the 1st Monday in August.

How many public holidays are in Alberta?

There are nine public holidays in Alberta.

What are the holidays for private companies in Canada?

As per the Canada Labour Code, any general holiday is a specific day on which employees can take a day off with pay. And, as a federally regulated employee, you can have 10 general holidays every year.

Is Halloween a public holiday in any province in Canada?

Halloween is not a public holiday in any province in Canada. All the businesses open at normal hours. And in the evening, all the children dress up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween.

Are government holidays are same across all provinces in Canada?

No, government holidays are not the same across all the provinces in Canada.