Prince Edward Island Public Holidays 2020
8 statutory · 3 commonly observed but not required · 8 long weekends
Next long weekend
No more long weekends this year
Source: PEI Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays· last checked 2026-09-29
Computed from Rules
PEI Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays(Verified: 2026-09-29)
January
2020Jan 1
RegionalNew Year's Day
February
2020Feb 17
RegionalIslander Day
March
2020No holidays this month
April
2020Apr 10
RegionalGood Friday
May
2020May 18
OptionalVictoria Day
June
2020No holidays this month
July
2020Jul 1
RegionalCanada Day
August
2020Aug 21
RegionalGold Cup Parade Day
September
2020Sep 7
RegionalLabour Day
October
2020Oct 12
OptionalThanksgiving Day
November
2020Nov 11
RegionalRemembrance Day
December
2020Dec 25
RegionalChristmas Day
Dec 28
OptionalBoxing Day
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required
Questions people ask about Prince Edward Island 2020
- How many statutory holidays does Prince Edward Island have in 2020?
- Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2020: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Islander Day (Feb 17), Good Friday (Apr 10), Canada Day (Jul 1), Gold Cup Parade Day (Aug 21), Labour Day (Sep 7), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 3 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 18), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Boxing Day (Dec 28).
- What are the long weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2020?
- 7 long weekends: Feb 15–17 (Islander Day); Apr 10–12 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 21–23 (Gold Cup Parade Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).
- How can I turn 2020 holidays in Prince Edward Island into longer breaks?
- Based on Prince Edward Island's 2020 statutory holidays: Take 2 days off (Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3) for 5 days in a row, Jan 1–5 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in Prince Edward Island in 2020?
- Christmas Day 2020 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Mon, Dec 28.
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