Alberta Public Holidays 2015

13 statutory · 8 long weekends

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January

2015
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2015
Feb 16
Regional

Family Day

March

2015
No holidays this month

April

2015
Apr 3
Nationwide

Good Friday

Apr 6
Regional

Easter Monday

May

2015
May 18
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2015
No holidays this month

July

2015
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

August

2015
Aug 3
Regional

Heritage Day

September

2015

October

2015
Oct 12
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2015
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2015
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 2015

How many statutory holidays does Alberta have in 2015?
Alberta has 13 statutory holidays in 2015: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Easter Monday (Apr 6), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Heritage Day (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
What are the long weekends in Alberta in 2015?
7 long weekends: Feb 14–16 (Family Day); Apr 3–6 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 1–3 (Heritage Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).
How can I turn 2015 holidays in Alberta into longer breaks?
Based on Alberta's 2015 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 4 days off (Mon Mar 30, Tue Mar 31, Wed Apr 1, Thu Apr 2) for 10 days in a row, Mar 28 – Apr 6 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Apr 7, Wed Apr 8, Thu Apr 9, Fri Apr 10) for 10 days in a row, Apr 3–12 (Good Friday + Easter Monday). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Alberta in 2015?
Christmas Day 2015 is Fri, Dec 25.

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