Free guide · Canada · Updated October 3, 2026
The 2027 HR Calendar for Canada
Canada's statutory holidays, March break and every health, wellness and engagement date of 2027, month by month. The PDF version adds an initiative idea for each date and a monthly suggestion: a team challenge or an awareness campaign.
Statutory holidays in Canada in 2027
| Friday, January 1 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, March 26 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 24 | Victoria Day |
| Thursday, July 1 | Canada Day |
| Monday, September 6 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Monday, October 11 | Thanksgiving |
| Thursday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| Saturday, December 25 | Christmas (Saturday) |
| Sunday, December 26 | Boxing Day (Sunday) |
Federal statutory holidays under the Canada Labour Code. Provincial holidays vary: Family Day (Monday, February 15) in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan, with equivalents in Manitoba, Nova Scotia and PEI, and the Civic Holiday (Monday, August 2) in several provinces. Christmas and Boxing Day fall on a weekend: check the substitute days.
March break 2027
Mid-March in most provinces. Dates vary by province and school board: check the ones for your region.
Suggested HR milestones
| January | Review of the previous year and 2027 wellness plan. |
| February and March | Wellbeing survey to measure your starting point. |
| April | Common period for salary reviews. |
| May and June | Planning summer vacations and staffing. |
| September | Activities restart and an active recruiting period. |
| October and November | 2028 wellness budget and annual reviews. |
| December | Recognition and year-end review. |
2027 health and wellness dates, month by month
Pick two or three highlights a month rather than every date: consistency matters more than volume.
Month 1 of 12
January 2027
The month of fresh starts. Resolutions are new and days are short: the right time to set the year's wellness plan and give your teams a first collective push.
- Fri. Jan. 1
New Year's Day
Holiday - Mon. Jan. 18
Blue Monday
Mental health - Late January
Bell Let's Talk Day
Mental health - Thu. Jan. 28
Data Privacy Day
Inclusion
Suggested team challenge: Summit Challenge: Everest
Month 2 of 12
February 2027
The heart of winter, and Heart Month. February takes perseverance: focus on solidarity, heart health and real attention to mental health.
- All month
Heart Month
Health and wellness - Thu. Feb. 4
World Cancer Day
Health and wellness - Sun. Feb. 14
Valentine's Day
Engagement - Mon. Feb. 15
Family Day
Holiday
Suggested team challenge: Heart Challenge
Month 3 of 12
March 2027
The light comes back. March is Nutrition Month and a busy month for families with March break. A good time to recognize people and talk about sleep.
- All month
Nutrition Month
Health and wellness - Mid-March
March break
Engagement - Fri. Mar. 5
Employee Appreciation Day
Engagement - Mon. Mar. 8
International Women's Day
Inclusion - Fri. Mar. 19
World Sleep Day
Health and wellness - Sat. Mar. 20
International Day of Happiness
Mental health - Fri. Mar. 26
Good Friday
Holiday
Suggested campaign: March, Nutrition Month
Month 4 of 12
April 2027
Spring settles in. April focuses on stress, physical activity and workplace safety: three topics that meet in your teams' daily work.
- All month
Stress Awareness Month
Mental health - Tue. Apr. 6
World Physical Activity Day
Movement - Wed. Apr. 7
World Health Day
Health and wellness - Thu. Apr. 22
Earth Day
CSR - Wed. Apr. 28
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
OHS
Suggested team challenge: Earth Day Challenge
Month 5 of 12
May 2027
The busiest month of the year for workplace health. Mental health, safety and fitness follow one another: plan ahead so you do not stack everything.
- May 2 to 8
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
OHS - May 3 to 9
Mental Health Week (CMHA)
Mental health - Wed. May 12
International Nurses Day
Health and wellness - Wed. May 19
Employee Health and Fitness Day
Movement - Thu. May 20
International HR Day
Engagement - Mon. May 24
Victoria Day
Holiday
Suggested campaign: Mental Health Week
Month 6 of 12
June 2027
Summer arrives and people want to get outside. June is ideal for outdoor activities, inclusion and one last big collective challenge before the holidays.
- All month
Pride Month
Inclusion - Wed. June 2
Global Running Day
Movement - Sat. June 5
World Environment Day
CSR - Sat. June 12
Global Wellness Day
Health and wellness - Mon. June 21
International Day of Yoga and National Indigenous Peoples Day
Inclusion
Suggested team challenge: Cross-Canada Journey
Month 7 of 12
July 2027
Vacation month. Teams are smaller and the energy is different: favour light, inclusive initiatives that also work remotely.
- Thu. July 1
Canada Day
Holiday - Tue. July 20
World Poutine Day
Engagement - Thu. July 22
World Brain Day
Health and wellness - Fri. July 30
International Day of Friendship
Engagement
Suggested team challenge: 1, 2, Tree, Go!
Month 8 of 12
August 2027
The end of summer and a recharge before fall. August is perfect for rest, welcoming interns and planning the fall.
- Mon. Aug. 2
Civic Holiday
Holiday - Thu. Aug. 12
International Youth Day
Inclusion - Sun. Aug. 15
National Relaxation Day
Health and wellness - Thu. Aug. 19
World Humanitarian Day
CSR - Late August
Fall planning
Engagement
Suggested team challenge: Stepfest
Month 9 of 12
September 2027
The real back to school. Habits restart in September: often the best time of year to launch a new initiative.
- Mon. Sept. 6
Labour Day
Holiday - Fri. Sept. 10
World Suicide Prevention Day
Mental health - Sat. Sept. 18
World Cleanup Day
CSR - Tue. Sept. 21
World Gratitude Day
Engagement - Wed. Sept. 22
World Car-Free Day
Movement - Wed. Sept. 29
World Heart Day
Health and wellness - Thu. Sept. 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Inclusion
Suggested team challenge: Active Back to School
Month 10 of 12
October 2027
Healthy Workplace Month in Canada. October combines awareness, mental health and big gatherings: the most engaging month of the fall.
- All month
Pink October
Health and wellness - Early October
The Corpo Race 2027
Propulsion - Sun. Oct. 10
World Mental Health Day
Mental health - Mon. Oct. 11
Thanksgiving
Holiday - Sat. Oct. 16
World Food Day
Health and wellness - Tue. Oct. 19
World Breast Cancer Day
Health and wellness - Sun. Oct. 31
Halloween
Engagement
Suggested team challenge: Pink October Challenge
Month 11 of 12
November 2027
The greyest month of the year. Light and motivation both drop: November is the time to bring energy, solidarity and movement.
- All month
Movember
Health and wellness - Thu. Nov. 11
Remembrance Day
Holiday - Sat. Nov. 13
World Kindness Day
Engagement - Sun. Nov. 14
World Diabetes Day
Health and wellness - Mon. Nov. 15
National Philanthropy Day
CSR - Thu. Nov. 25
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Inclusion
Suggested campaign: Team Movember
Month 12 of 12
December 2027
A festive and busy month. December is the time to recognize the year's work, give back to the community and prepare for the next one.
- Fri. Dec. 3
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Inclusion - Sun. Dec. 5
International Volunteer Day
CSR - Fri. Dec. 10
Human Rights Day
Inclusion - Sat. Dec. 25
Christmas
Holiday - Sun. Dec. 26
Boxing Day
Holiday - Fri. Dec. 31
Year in review
Engagement
Suggested team challenge: Holiday Sprint
Get the complete PDF version
A concrete initiative idea for each of the 66 dates, a monthly suggestion (team challenge or awareness campaign) and a layout ready to print and share with your wellness committee.
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What are the federal statutory holidays in Canada in 2027?
New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Good Friday (March 26), Victoria Day (Monday, May 24), Canada Day (Thursday, July 1), Labour Day (Monday, September 6), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Thursday, September 30), Thanksgiving (Monday, October 11), Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11), Christmas (Saturday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26).
When is Family Day 2027?
Monday, February 15, 2027. It is a provincial holiday in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan, observed under other names in Manitoba (Louis Riel Day), Nova Scotia (Heritage Day) and PEI (Islander Day).
Is the Civic Holiday a statutory holiday?
Not everywhere. The first Monday of August (August 2, 2027) is a holiday in several provinces under different names, but it is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, for example. Check your province's employment standards.
Which holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Christmas falls on Saturday, December 25 and Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26. Check the substitute day rules that apply to your organization.
Can I add these dates to Outlook or Google Calendar?
Yes. Subscribe to Propulsion's online HR calendar: the dates are added to Outlook, Google Calendar or Apple Calendar and update automatically.
Sources
Holidays: Canada Labour Code and provincial employment standards. Mental Health Week: CMHA. World days: UN, WHO and sponsoring organizations. Dates checked on October 3, 2026, subject to official announcements.