SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     PEI Stat Holidays 2027: Dates, Long Weekends & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2027/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 8 Prince Edward Island stat holidays for 2027 with dates, which days aren't statutory, holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# 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.

## All 2027 holidays in Prince Edward Island

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Islander Day | 2027-02-15 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Easter Monday | 2027-03-29 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Canada Day | 2027-07-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Gold Cup Parade Day | 2027-08-20 | Friday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Labour Day | 2027-09-06 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Paid holiday under PEI Employment Standards Act s.6(1)(f)) | 2027-09-30 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Remembrance Day | 2027-11-11 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | Saturday | Falls on a Saturday. Substitute day often Mon Dec 27 | Statutory | Required by law |

## 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.

Full rules: Prince Edward Island leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/prince-edward-island/

## 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.

- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2027/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2027/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2027/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2027/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2027/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2027/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2027/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2027/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2027/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2027/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2027/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2027/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2027/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Prince Edward Island in 2027?
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.


Q: Is Victoria Day a stat holiday 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.


Q: Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
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.


Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
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.


Q: Is Gold Cup Parade Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
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.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Prince Edward Island?
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.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Prince Edward Island?
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.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
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.


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


## Sources

- Hours of Work and Wage Standards | Government of Prince Edward Island: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/hours-of-work-and-wage-standards
- Bill 22 (2021) An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act (No. 2) - s.6(1) paid holidays: https://docs.assembly.pe.ca/download/dms?objectId=bc5c7da2-16b5-4aa7-bbc8-5de5c2f25046&fileName=bill-22.pdf

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/canada/prince-edward-island-holidays-2027.csv