Quick Answer
Canada has 31 public holidays entries in 2028. August is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Public Holidays in Canada for 2028 give you a practical planning layer you can use immediately. This page combines real calendar data with time-off guidance, internal links, and related pages so you can move from date research to a real travel or PTO decision without opening multiple tools.
Total entries
31
Planning year
2028
Best month
August
31 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | New Year's Day | NATIONAL |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Louis Riel Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Islander Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Family Day | REGIONAL |
| Mar 17, 2028 | Saint Patrick's Day | REGIONAL |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Easter Monday | REGIONAL |
| Apr 23, 2028 | Saint George's Day | REGIONAL |
| May 22, 2028 | National Patriots' Day | REGIONAL |
| May 22, 2028 | Victoria Day | NATIONAL |
| Jun 21, 2028 | National Aboriginal Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 24, 2028 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 24, 2028 | National Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Jul 1, 2028 | Canada Day | NATIONAL |
| Jul 12, 2028 | Orangemen's Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 7, 2028 | Civic Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Aug 7, 2028 | British Columbia Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 7, 2028 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 7, 2028 | New Brunswick Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 7, 2028 | Natal Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 7, 2028 | Saskatchewan Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 21, 2028 | Gold Cup Parade Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 21, 2028 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| Sep 4, 2028 | Labour Day | NATIONAL |
| Sep 30, 2028 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | NATIONAL |
| Oct 9, 2028 | Thanksgiving | NATIONAL |
| Nov 11, 2028 | Armistice Day | REGIONAL |
| Nov 11, 2028 | Remembrance Day | REGIONAL |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 26, 2028 | St. Stephen's Day | REGIONAL |
Why this page matters
It turns Canada 2028 calendar data into a single planning reference instead of a raw list of dates.
It shows where public holidays connect with long weekends, leave planning, and comparison pages.
The strongest signal on this page is 31 official dates.
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Best months to plan around
August is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
Use the linked leave-planner variants to test how many days off you can unlock around 2028 dates.
Compare Canada with nearby countries if you want to benchmark calendar quality before booking.
Tips to maximize holidays
Start with the official public holidays dates and then branch into long weekends and leave-planner pages.
Prioritize months where holidays sit next to weekends or cluster together.
Use the related opportunities block below to keep building a deeper annual plan.
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Long weekends in 2028
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Canada country guide
Open the country hub for all related holiday pages.
Plan your next move from these dates
Use the leave planner, long-weekend pages, and compare pages to turn Canada 2028 dates into a concrete strategy.
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