Complete list of 9 public holidays in Canada for 2008, plus 0 joint leave days and 12 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.
By category: 15 Civil · 6 Christian. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.
Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Canada but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.
Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.
In 2008, Canada has 8 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 28 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.