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,
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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.
