2024 Civic Holiday

2024 Civic Holiday

2024 Civic Holiday

Civic Holiday

Civic Holiday is celebrated in various ways in the provinces where it is a statutory holiday.

YearDateDayHolidayProvinces and Territories
2023 7 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2024 5 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2025 4 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2026 3 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Civic Holiday is a result of Canada’s diverse heritage. In 1974, Civic Day was created by the Minister of Culture in Alberta. Today, Civic Day is celebrated throughout various provinces in Canada. The holiday is celebrated in accordance to a province’s cultural heritage and history. This makes this Canadian holiday one of the most diverse events of the year.

British Columbia

In British Columbia, Civic Holiday is known simply as B.C. Day. This is a holiday that allows the people of British Columbia to learn about their home’s history. Many people participate in historical tours to observe B.C. Day. Culinary demonstrations are also popular at B.C. Day festivals. Most of the dishes prepared by chefs on this holiday are traditional and use local ingredients. People also have the opportunity to enjoy live music and parades.

New Brunswick

Instead of honouring culture, the people of New Brunswick use Civic Holiday as a time to celebrate the environment that they live in. Simply known as New Brunswick Day, Civic Holiday in this province is oriented around exhibitions about the area’s natural resources. The holiday also informs the citizens of New Brunswick about the province’s traditional industries and economic strengths. Sporting events and games are also popular during New Brunswick Day.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHolidayProvinces and Territories
2022 1 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2021 2 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2020 3 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2019 5 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2018 6 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
2017 7 Aug Mon Civic Holiday AB, BC, NB, NT,
NU & SK

2024 Civic Holiday

Canada

This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Canada. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your province’s calendar.

DateDayHolidayProvinces and Territories
1 Jan Mon New Year's Day Federal workers; National
12 Feb Mon Family Day AB, BC, NB, ON & SK
19 Feb Mon Islander Day PEI
19 Feb Mon Louis Riel Day MB
19 Feb Mon Nova Scotia Heritage Day NS
18 Mar Mon Saint Patrick's Day NL
29 Mar Fri Good Friday Federal workers; National
1 Apr Mon Easter Monday Federal workers; AB^, NT, NU, QC^
22 Apr Mon Saint George's Day NL
20 May Mon National Patriots' Day QC
20 May Mon Victoria Day Federal workers; National except NS, PEI & QC
21 Jun Fri National Indigenous Peoples Day NT & YT
24 Jun Mon St Jean Baptiste Day QC
24 Jun Mon June Holiday NL
1 Jul Mon Canada Day Federal workers; National except MB
1 Jul Mon July 1 MB
9 Jul Tue Nunavut Day NU
15 Jul Mon Orangeman's Day NL
5 Aug Mon Civic Holiday Federal workers; NT, NU
5 Aug Mon Saskatchewan Day SK
5 Aug Mon New Brunswick Day NB
5 Aug Mon B.C. Day BC
5 Aug Mon Alberta Heritage Day AB^
19 Aug Mon Discovery Day YT
2 Sep Mon Labour Day Federal workers; National
30 Sep Mon National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Federal workers; NL, PEI
14 Oct Mon Thanksgiving Day Federal workers; National except NS & PEI
11 Nov Mon Remembrance Day Federal workers; National except MB, NS, ON &
QC
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day Federal workers; National
26 Dec Thu Boxing Day Federal workers; AB^, NB, NL, NT,
NU, ON
^ The holiday in this province is optional.
The dates in this table are from multiple sources. Please choose your state below to view original source.

Choose your province or territory

Alberta Ontario
British Columbia Prince Edward Island
Manitoba Quebec
Newfoundland and Labrador Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia Yukon
New Brunswick
Northwest Territories
Nunavut

Does everyone in Ontario get the Civic Holiday?

Civic Holiday is an optional holiday and provincially regulated employers are not required to give it off, although many do. It is also important that employers know that Ontario is the only province where Boxing Day is a statutory holiday, which may cause confusion for nation-wide companies.

What is celebrated on Civic Holiday?

The holiday is celebrated as Heritage Day in Alberta; Natal Day in Nova Scotia, in commemoration of the founding of the Halifax–Dartmouth area; and as Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, in honour of the Manitoba-born athlete.

Who gets civic holidays off in Ontario?

Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August is an optional holiday - provincially regulated employers are not required by law to give this day off. Most retail stores are open on the civic holiday across the province.

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