About Canada Day
Canada Day is July 1, marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867. It is a federal statutory holiday across Canada.
Celebrations include fireworks, parades and concerts, with the largest on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. When July 1 falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on Monday, July 2. In Quebec, July 1 is also the traditional moving day, when many leases end.
When is Canada Day? Dates for the next 10 years
Canada Day falls on July 1 every year. Here is the date and weekday for each of the next ten years:
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | July 1, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | July 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | July 1, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | July 1, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | July 1, 2031 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | July 1, 2032 | Thursday |
| 2033 | July 1, 2033 | Friday |
| 2034 | July 1, 2034 | Saturday |
| 2035 | July 1, 2035 | Sunday |
Canada Day 2027 countdown milestones
Key dates on the way to Canada Day 2027, useful for planning gifts, travel and bookings:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 days to go | Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
| 60 days to go | Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
| 50 days to go | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 |
| 30 days to go | Tuesday, June 1, 2027 |
| 21 days to go | Thursday, June 10, 2027 |
| 14 days to go | Thursday, June 17, 2027 |
| 7 days to go | Thursday, June 24, 2027 |
| 1 day to go | Wednesday, June 30, 2027 |
Is Canada Day a public holiday?
Yes, a statutory holiday across Canada.
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