Alberta Public Holidays 2017

13 statutory · 8 long weekends

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January

2017
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2017
Feb 20
Regional

Family Day

March

2017
No holidays this month

April

2017
Apr 14
Nationwide

Good Friday

Apr 17
Regional

Easter Monday

May

2017
May 22
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2017
No holidays this month

July

2017
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

August

2017
Aug 7
Regional

Heritage Day

September

2017

October

2017
Oct 9
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2017
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2017
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 2017

How many statutory holidays does Alberta have in 2017?
Alberta has 13 statutory holidays in 2017: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 20), Good Friday (Apr 14), Easter Monday (Apr 17), Victoria Day (May 22), Canada Day (Jul 1), Heritage Day (Aug 7), Labour Day (Sep 4), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 9), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
What are the long weekends in Alberta in 2017?
7 long weekends: Feb 18–20 (Family Day); Apr 14–17 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Heritage Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
How can I turn 2017 holidays in Alberta into longer breaks?
Based on Alberta's 2017 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day); Take 4 days off (Mon Apr 10, Tue Apr 11, Wed Apr 12, Thu Apr 13) for 10 days in a row, Apr 8–17 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Apr 18, Wed Apr 19, Thu Apr 20, Fri Apr 21) for 10 days in a row, Apr 14–23 (Good Friday + Easter Monday). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Alberta in 2017?
Christmas Day 2017 is Mon, Dec 25.

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