How to maximise your annual leave in 2027

Turn 20 days into 46 days off

We did the research for you and have got the ultimate hack for making the most of public holidays in 2027. Take these days off work to extend your break, without depleting your annual leave balance! It's all about working smarter not harder.

When are all the public holidays in Canada?

Period

Public Holiday dates

Leave days

Total Days off

Christmas & New Year 2026/27

Fri 25 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027

Christmas Day: Fri 25 Dec 2026

New Year’s Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027

Victoria Day

Sat 22 May - Sun 30 May 2027

Victoria Day: Mon 24 May 2027

Canada Day

Sat 26 Jun - Sun 4 Jul 2027

Canada Day: Thu 1 Jul 2027

Labour Day

Sat 4 Sep - Sun 12 Sep 2027

Labour Day: Mon 6 Sep 2027

Thanksgiving

Sat 9 Oct - Sun 17 Oct 2027

Thanksgiving: Mon 11 Oct 2027

Christmas & New Year 2027/28

Sat 25 Dec 2027 - Mon 3 Jan 2028

Christmas Day: Sat 25 Dec 2027 (observed on) Mon 27 Dec 2027

New Year’s Day: Sat 1 Jan 2028 (observed on) Mon 3 Jan 2028