Prince Edward Island Statutory Holidays 2027
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2027, plus several more that many employers give.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026
8 statutory holidays and 2 commonly given in 2027.
8 statutory holidays in 2027.
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All 2027 holidays in Prince Edward Island
10 days listed| Month | Date | Holiday | Type | Paid by law? | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1Fri | New Year's Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| February | 15Mon | Islander Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| March | 26Fri | Good Friday | Statutory | Required by law | |
| 29Mon | Easter Monday | Commonly given | Not required | ||
| July | 1Thu | Canada Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| August | 20Fri | Gold Cup Parade Day | Commonly given | Not required | |
| September | 6Mon | Labour Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| 30Thu | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationPaid holiday under PEI Employment Standards Act s.6(1)(f) | Statutory | Required by law | ||
| November | 11Thu | Remembrance Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| December | 25Sat | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday. Substitute day often Mon Dec 27 | Statutory | Required by law |
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What employers need to know
Who qualifies
When a paid holiday falls on an employee's work day, you must give them the day off with pay. An employee loses the paid holiday if they skip both their last scheduled work day before it and their first scheduled work day after it, without your permission or a reasonable cause. Employees who can choose whether or not to work when you ask them are also excluded.
Holiday pay
Holiday pay is 5% of the employee's wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday, not counting overtime. Pay for vacation taken and for any other paid holiday in those 4 weeks counts toward the total.
Working on a holiday
If an employee works a paid holiday, you have two options. Pay 1.5 times their regular wage rate for the hours worked plus their regular holiday pay. Or pay their regular rate for the hours worked and give them another paid day off, on a date you both agree, before their next annual vacation.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
If a paid holiday falls on a day the employee does not normally work, they still get a paid day off. It goes on their next work day after the holiday, their next work day after their annual vacation, or a day you both agree on before their next annual vacation. If the holiday falls during paid vacation, the vacation gets one extra work day.
Maximize your PTO in 2027
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Prince Edward Island. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 8 suggested PTO days and you get 32 days off across 8 breaks, all long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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All 2027 suggestions as a list
- Take Monday, January 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Friday, February 12 off to get a 4-day weekend from February 12 to 15 (Islander Day).
- Take Thursday, March 25 off to get a 4-day weekend from March 25 to 28 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, July 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from July 1 to 4 (Canada Day).
- Take Friday, September 3 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 3 to 6 (Labour Day).
- Take Friday, October 1 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 30 to October 3 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
- Take Friday, November 12 off to get a 4-day weekend from November 11 to 14 (Remembrance Day).
- Take Friday, December 24 off to get a 4-day weekend from December 24 to 27 (Christmas Day).
Compare provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2027 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| AlbertaOnly here: None | 9 | None |
| British ColumbiaOnly here: None | 11 | None |
| ManitobaOnly here: None | 9 | None |
| New BrunswickOnly here: None | 8 | None |
| Newfoundland and LabradorOnly here: None | 6 | None |
| Northwest TerritoriesOnly here: None | 11 | None |
| Nova ScotiaOnly here: None | 6 | None |
| NunavutOnly here: Nunavut Day | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| OntarioOnly here: Boxing Day | 9 | Boxing Day |
| Prince Edward Island You're hereOnly here: None | 8 | None |
| QuebecOnly here: National Holiday | 8 | National Holiday |
| SaskatchewanOnly here: None | 10 | None |
| YukonOnly here: Discovery Day | 11 | Discovery Day |
Sources
- Hours of Work and Wage Standards | Government of Prince Edward Island
- Bill 22 (2021) An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act (No. 2) - s.6(1) paid holidays
Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026. Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.
Frequently asked questions
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Islander Day (Monday, February 15), Good Friday (Friday, March 26), Canada Day (Thursday, July 1), Labour Day (Monday, September 6), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Thursday, September 30), Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11) and Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25). Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day, Easter Monday and Gold Cup Parade Day are not statutory in Prince Edward Island.
No. Victoria Day isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Thanksgiving isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Boxing Day isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Gold Cup Parade Day isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some public-sector employees get it through their collective agreement. In 2027 it falls on Friday, August 20.
Holiday pay is 5% of the employee's wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday, not counting overtime. Pay for vacation taken and for any other paid holiday in those 4 weeks counts toward the total.
When a paid holiday falls on an employee's work day, you must give them the day off with pay. An employee loses the paid holiday if they skip both their last scheduled work day before it and their first scheduled work day after it, without your permission or a reasonable cause. Employees who can choose whether or not to work when you ask them are also excluded.
If an employee works a paid holiday, you have two options. Pay 1.5 times their regular wage rate for the hours worked plus their regular holiday pay. Or pay their regular rate for the hours worked and give them another paid day off, on a date you both agree, before their next annual vacation.
In 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. If a paid holiday falls on a day the employee does not normally work, they still get a paid day off. It goes on their next work day after the holiday, their next work day after their annual vacation, or a day you both agree on before their next annual vacation. If the holiday falls during paid vacation, the vacation gets one extra work day.