2024 bank holidays
Federally regulated banking institutions are obligated to observe the statutory holidays stipulated in the Canada Labour Code. The observance of provincially legislated holidays is a discretionary business decision made by each bank.
It is recommended that you contact your banking institution directly regarding their holiday schedule or regarding any days of interest.
| 2024 Date | Holiday | Bank Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 1 | New Year's Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Tuesday, January 2 | Day After New Year's Day (QC) | Bank for Quebec (Clothing Industry only) |
| Monday, February 19 |
Family Day (AB, BC, ON, NB, SK) Islander Day (PE) Louis Riel Day (MB) Nova Scotia Heritage Day (NS) |
Bank for multiple provinces |
| Friday, February 23 | Yukon Heritage Day (YT) | Bank for YT Only |
| Friday, March 29 | Good Friday |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Monday, May 20 |
National Patriots Day (QC) Victoria Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Friday, June 21 | National Indigenous People Day (NT, YK) | Bank for NT and Yukon only |
| Monday, June 24 | National Day (QC observed) | Bank for Quebec Only |
| Monday, June 24 | Discovery Day (NL) | Bank for NL only |
| Monday, July 1 | Canada Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Tuesday, July 9 | Nunavut Day | Bank for NU only |
| Monday, August 5 |
British Columbia Day (BC) Civic Holiday (NT, ON, SK) Terry Fox Day (MB) Heritage Day (AB) New Brunswick Day (NB) |
Dayforce Trust (Canada) closure |
| Monday, August 19 | Discovery Day (YT) | Bank for YT Only |
| Monday, September 2 | Labour Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Monday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (actual) | Bank, BC, PEI, NWT, and NU |
| Monday, October 14 | Thanksgiving Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Monday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Wednesday, December 25 | Christmas |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Thursday , December 26 | Boxing Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Monday, January 1, |
New Year's Day (actual) |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Tuesday, January 2, |
Day After New Year's Day (QC) | Bank for Quebec (Clothing Industry only) |