Public holiday
Civic Holiday 2027
Monday, August 2, 2027
★ Statutory in 2 of 13 provinces & territories
What it is
The first Monday of August. A statutory holiday in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In Ontario it is known as Simcoe Day in Toronto, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, and by other local names.
How it's observed
A mid-summer long weekend for most, with municipal events and festivals.
Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday?
Civic Holiday is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories and Nunavut. It is optional in Ontario.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontarioas Civic Holiday | ◆ Optional | Mon, Aug 2 |
| Northwest Territories | ★ Statutory | Mon, Aug 2 |
| Nunavut | ★ Statutory | Mon, Aug 2 |
Not observed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon and federally regulated workplaces.
Common greetings
Enjoy the long weekend!
In the workplace
- Not a statutory holiday in Ontario. Many employers give it off, but they are not required to.
- Other provinces mark the same Monday as BC Day, Saskatchewan Day, New Brunswick Day, Heritage Day (Alberta), Terry Fox Day (Manitoba) or Natal Day (Nova Scotia).