Alberta Public Holidays 2012

13 statutory · 8 long weekends

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January

2012
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2012
Feb 20
Regional

Family Day

March

2012
No holidays this month

April

2012
Apr 6
Nationwide

Good Friday

Apr 9
Regional

Easter Monday

May

2012
May 21
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2012
No holidays this month

July

2012
Jul 2
Regional

Canada Day

August

2012
Aug 6
Regional

Heritage Day

September

2012

October

2012
Oct 8
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2012
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2012
Dec 25
Nationwide

Christmas Day

Dec 26
Regional

St. Stephen's Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Alberta 2012

How many statutory holidays does Alberta have in 2012?
Alberta has 13 statutory holidays in 2012: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 20), Good Friday (Apr 6), Easter Monday (Apr 9), Victoria Day (May 21), Canada Day (Jul 2), Heritage Day (Aug 6), Labour Day (Sep 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 8), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
What are the long weekends in Alberta in 2012?
7 long weekends: Feb 18–20 (Family Day); Apr 6–9 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Jun 30 – Jul 2 (Canada Day); Aug 4–6 (Heritage Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving).
How can I turn 2012 holidays in Alberta into longer breaks?
Based on Alberta's 2012 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 5 days in a row, Dec 22–26 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Dec 27, Fri Dec 28) for 6 days in a row, Dec 25–30 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Alberta in 2012?
Christmas Day 2012 is Tue, Dec 25.

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