Canadian National Public Holidays

January 1

New Year’s Day

Mar. 29, 2002

Good Friday

April 1, 2002

Easter Monday

May 20, 2002

Victoria Day – Official birthday of the Queen
Observed on second to last Monday in May

July 1

Canada Day - Anniversary of the union of Canadian provinces, 1867

August 5, 2002

Civic Holiday / Heritage Day – Name varies by province
First Monday in August in most provinces

September 2, 2002

Labour Day - First Monday in September

October 8, 2001
October 14, 2002

Thanksgiving - Second Monday in October

November 11

Remembrance Day

December 25

Christmas

December 26

Boxing Day
    

Western Canada Provincial & Territorial Holidays

Yukon Territory

Feb. 22, 2002

Heritage Day

August 19, 2002

Discovery Day - Third Monday in August, celebrated instead of Civic Holiday

Alberta

Feb. 18, 2002

Family Day - Third Monday in February

Nunavut

July 9

Nunavut Day
   
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