Alberta

Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027

Monday, August 2, 2027

◆ Optional in Alberta

What it is

Alberta's August civic holiday on the first Monday of August, celebrating the province's cultural heritage.

How it's observed

The Edmonton Heritage Festival and summer long-weekend events.

Is Heritage Day (Alberta) a stat holiday?

Heritage Day (Alberta) is not a statutory holiday. It is optional in Alberta, so it depends on your employer.

Province / territoryStatusDay off 2027
Alberta ◆ Optional Mon, Aug 2

Not observed in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces.

In the workplace

  • An optional general holiday: employers decide whether to give it.