Prince Edward Island Public Holidays 2022

8 statutory · 3 commonly observed but not required · 10 long weekends

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Source: PEI Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays· last checked 2026-09-30
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January

2022
Jan 3
Regional

New Year's Day

February

2022
Feb 21
Regional

Islander Day

March

2022
No holidays this month

April

2022
Apr 15
Regional

Good Friday

May

2022
May 23
Optional

Victoria Day

June

2022
No holidays this month

July

2022
Jul 1
Regional

Canada Day

August

2022
Aug 19
Regional

Gold Cup Parade Day

September

2022
Sep 5
Regional

Labour Day

October

2022
Oct 10
Optional

Thanksgiving Day

November

2022
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2022
Dec 26
Regional

Christmas Day

Dec 27
Optional

Boxing Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Prince Edward Island 2022

How many statutory holidays does Prince Edward Island have in 2022?
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2022: New Year's Day (Jan 3), Islander Day (Feb 21), Good Friday (Apr 15), Canada Day (Jul 1), Gold Cup Parade Day (Aug 19), Labour Day (Sep 5), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 26). 3 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 23), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 10), Boxing Day (Dec 27).
What are the long weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2022?
10 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 19–21 (Islander Day); Apr 15–17 (Good Friday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Aug 19–21 (Gold Cup Parade Day); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day).
How can I turn 2022 holidays in Prince Edward Island into longer breaks?
Based on Prince Edward Island's 2022 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 27, Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri Dec 30) for 10 days in a row, Dec 24 – Jan 2 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Prince Edward Island in 2022?
December 25, 2022 is a Sunday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Mon, Dec 26. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Tue, Dec 27.

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