Canada Holidays 2008
32 statutory · 21 long weekends
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All 13 provinces and territories
Compare holiday counts for every province and territory, then open each calendar and ICS.
Canadian Thanksgiving 2008: Monday, Oct 13
Second Monday of October — federal statutory holiday. Provincial rules (not statutory in NB, NL, NS, PE) and the US date difference.
Labour Day 2008
Federal statutory holiday, also statutory in all provinces. Learn dates, rules, and FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Canadian Thanksgiving 2008?
- Canadian Thanksgiving 2008 is Monday, Oct 13 — the second Monday of October. Federal statutory holiday; not statutory for provincially regulated employers in NB, NL, NS, or PE. Open the Thanksgiving guide →
Canada 2008 holiday questions
- How many statutory holidays does Canada have in 2008?
- Statutory holidays are set by each province and territory; in 2008 the 13 jurisdictions list between 10 and 14 (not counting commonly observed but optional days). Every province and territory lists: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Mar 21), Victoria Day (May 19), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 13), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
- How do 2008 holidays differ by province?
- February: Family Day (Feb 18) in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; Family Day (Feb 11) in British Columbia; Louis Riel Day (Feb 18) in Manitoba; Heritage Day (Feb 18) in Nova Scotia; Islander Day (Feb 18) in Prince Edward Island; Heritage Day (Aug 4) in Yukon; no February holiday in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Quebec. First Monday of August (Aug 4): Civic Holiday in Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Ontario; New Brunswick Day in New Brunswick; Natal Day in Nova Scotia; Gold Cup Parade Day in Prince Edward Island; Saskatchewan Day in Saskatchewan; Discovery Day in Yukon. Remembrance Day (Nov 11) is listed in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon, but not in Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec.
- What are the long weekends in Canada in 2008?
- 10 long-weekend dates across the provinces: Feb 9–11 (Family Day); Feb 16–18 (Louis Riel Day / Islander Day / Heritage Day / Family Day); Mar 15–17 (Saint Patrick's Day); Mar 21–24 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 17–19 (National Patriots' Day / Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Civic Holiday / British Columbia Day / Heritage Day / New Brunswick Day / Natal Day / Saskatchewan Day); Aug 16–18 (Gold Cup Parade Day / Discovery Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day). Whether you get each one off depends on your province.
- How can I turn 2008 holidays in Canada into longer breaks?
- Based on Canada's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Sep 29) for 4 days in a row, Sep 27–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Take 1 day off (Fri Dec 26) for 4 days in a row, Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in Canada in 2008?
- Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.