Public holiday
Easter Monday 2027
Monday, March 29, 2027
★ Statutory in 1 of 13 provinces & territories
What it is
The day after Easter Sunday. A holiday for the federal public service and many schools, but not a statutory holiday in most provinces.
How it's observed
A quiet extension of the Easter weekend.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday?
Easter Monday is a statutory holiday in Quebec. It is optional in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| British Columbia | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Alberta | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Saskatchewan | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Manitoba | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Quebec | ★ Good Friday or Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| New Brunswick | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Nova Scotia | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Prince Edward Island | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Yukon | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Northwest Territories | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Nunavut | ◆ Optional | Mon, Mar 29 |
Not observed in federally regulated workplaces.
Common greetings
Happy Easter!
In the workplace
- In Quebec, employers choose either Good Friday or Easter Monday as the statutory holiday. Elsewhere it depends on your employer or collective agreement.