Civic Holiday
Civic Holiday is celebrated in various ways in the provinces where it is a statutory holiday. 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. 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. 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.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
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British Columbia
New Brunswick
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
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.
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