Public holiday
Victoria Day 2027
Monday, May 24, 2027
★ Statutory in 8 of 13 provinces & territories
What it is
Celebrated on the Monday before May 25, honouring Queen Victoria's birthday and marking the unofficial start of summer.
How it's observed
Fireworks, cottage openings, garden planting. Often called the "May Two-Four" weekend.
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday?
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces. It is optional in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| British Columbia | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| Alberta | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| Saskatchewan | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| Manitoba | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| New Brunswick | ◆ Optional | Mon, May 24 |
| Nova Scotia | ◆ Optional | Mon, May 24 |
| Prince Edward Island | ◆ Optional | Mon, May 24 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ◆ Optional | Mon, May 24 |
| Yukon | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| Northwest Territories | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| Nunavut | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ★ Statutory | Mon, May 24 |
Not observed in Quebec.
Common greetings
Happy Victoria Day!Have a good long weekend!
In the workplace
- Also the official birthday of the Canadian sovereign.