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Prince Edward Island statutory holidays 2026

Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Employment Standards Act. Here’s every paid day off, the optional days some employers give, and every long weekend.

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Paid days off in Prince Edward Island

Most employees get these days off with holiday pay. Dates are the official holiday; when one falls on a weekend you usually get the next working day off.

Holiday20262027
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1 Fri, Jan 1
Islander Day Mon, Feb 16 Mon, Feb 15
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3 Fri, Mar 26
Canada Day Wed, Jul 1 Thu, Jul 1
Labour Day Mon, Sep 7 Mon, Sep 6
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wed, Sep 30 Thu, Sep 30
Remembrance Day Wed, Nov 11 Thu, Nov 11
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25 Sat, Dec 25observed Mon, Dec 27

Optional and commonly observed days

Not statutory in Prince Edward Island. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.

Holiday20262027
Easter Monday Mon, Apr 6 Mon, Mar 29
Victoria Day Mon, May 18 Mon, May 24
Thanksgiving Mon, Oct 12 Mon, Oct 11
Boxing Day Sat, Dec 26 Sun, Dec 26

Long weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2026

6 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.

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The rules in Prince Edward Island

When a holiday falls on a weekend: If a paid holiday falls on a day you don’t usually work, your employer must give you a paid day off on another day, such as your next scheduled workday.

  • Victoria Day, Thanksgiving and Boxing Day are not paid holidays in P.E.I.

Source: Government of Prince Edward Island — Employment Standards Act. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.

Frequently asked

How many statutory holidays does Prince Edward Island have in 2026?

8: New Year's Day, Islander Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.

Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?

Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island.

Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?

No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, but some employers give it off.

Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?

No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, but some employers give it off.

Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?

Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island.

What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Prince Edward Island?

If a paid holiday falls on a day you don’t usually work, your employer must give you a paid day off on another day, such as your next scheduled workday.

How many long weekends are there in Prince Edward Island in 2026?

6 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Islander Day, Good Friday & Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

Other provinces and territories

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