Public holiday
Family Day 2027
Monday, February 15, 2027
★ Statutory in 5 of 13 provinces & territories
What it is
A mid-winter holiday on the third Monday of February, observed in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.
How it's observed
Skating, tobogganing, museums and community events. Many attractions run family programming.
Is Family Day a stat holiday?
Family Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ★ Statutory | Mon, Feb 15 |
| British Columbia | ★ Statutory | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Albertaas Alberta Family Day | ★ Statutory | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Saskatchewan | ★ Statutory | Mon, Feb 15 |
| New Brunswick | ★ Statutory | Mon, Feb 15 |
Not observed in Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces.
Common greetings
Happy Family Day!
In the workplace
- Federally regulated workplaces (banks, telecom, airlines) do not observe Family Day — check which rules apply to you.
- Other provinces mark the same Monday as Louis Riel Day (Manitoba), Islander Day (P.E.I.) or Heritage Day (Nova Scotia).