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These are the days where schools and businesses close for a holiday...
- Public holidays that fall on a weekend are sometimes taken on a Monday but not officially (except by banks). Some businesses may opt to take off the Friday before or the Monday after a holiday
- Canada Day is moved to a Monday if 1 July falls on a Sunday
- The majority of retail outlets must close on Canada Day, and are closed on Easter Sunday
- There are a number of regional holidays in the Canadian provinces and territories
Public Holidays 2017
1st January - New Year's Day
14th April - Good Friday. In Quebec employers can choose to give their staff Easter Monday off instead
1st July - Canada Day (observed on Monday 3rd July)
7th August - Civic Day (first Monday in August)
4th September - Labour Day
9th October - Thanksgiving Day (non statutory in Nova Scotia, New Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland)
11th November - Remembrance Day (non statutory in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba)
25th December - Christmas Day