Stat Holidays › Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under P.E.I. employment standards law. The next one is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (in 39 days).
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Prince Edward Island stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Islander Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Passed |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Canada Day July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Passed |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Next |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
Prince Edward Island stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Islander Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Canada Day July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Thursday, September 30, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in Prince Edward Island
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under P.E.I. employment standards law:
- Victoria Day (May 18, 2026): Not a paid holiday under P.E.I.'s Employment Standards Act.
- Thanksgiving (October 12, 2026): Not a paid holiday under P.E.I.'s Employment Standards Act.
- Boxing Day (December 26, 2026): Not a paid holiday under P.E.I.'s Employment Standards Act.
What if a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
The dates above are the calendar dates. When a statutory holiday lands on a day an employee doesn’t normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, P.E.I. employment standards law sets what they’re owed, usually a substitute paid day off or holiday pay. Rules on who qualifies and how holiday pay is calculated also differ by province, so check the official guide below for the exact rule.
Source: Government of P.E.I.: Paid holidays. Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Prince Edward Island 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.
When is the next stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Remembrance Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Not a paid holiday under P.E.I.'s Employment Standards Act.
Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Not a paid holiday under P.E.I.'s Employment Standards Act.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Not a paid holiday under P.E.I.'s Employment Standards Act.
Are stat holidays the same across Canada?
No. Each province and territory sets its own list under its employment standards law, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code. Only New Year's Day, Good Friday (Good Friday or Easter Monday in Quebec), Canada Day (Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador), Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory everywhere.
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