Prince Edward Island Public Holidays 2027
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2027, beginning with New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1 and ending with Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25. Islander Day in February and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 are both paid holidays on the Island.
Below you’ll find every 2027 holiday date for Prince Edward Island, which days are paid statutory holidays, the long weekends for the year, and answers to common questions.
Prince Edward Island Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3 | |
| Islander Day | 3-day weekend: Feb 13 – Feb 15 | |
| Good Friday | 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28 | |
| Canada Day | Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Labour Day | 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6 | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Take Fri Oct 1 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 3-day weekend: Oct 9 – Oct 11 | |
| Remembrance Day | Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Christmas Day | Falls on a weekend – substitute day rules apply | |
| Boxing Day | Falls on a weekend – substitute day rules apply |
Long Weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2027
Most holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving you a three-day weekend. In 2027, Canada Day (Thursday, July 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Thursday, September 30) and Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11) fall midweek, so taking one extra day off turns each into a four-day break.
- New Year's Day – Friday, January 1. 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3
- Islander Day – Monday, February 15. 3-day weekend: Feb 13 – Feb 15
- Good Friday – Friday, March 26. 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28
- Canada Day – Thursday, July 1. Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend
- Labour Day – Monday, September 6. 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Thursday, September 30. Take Fri Oct 1 off for a 4-day weekend
- Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 11. 3-day weekend: Oct 9 – Oct 11
- Remembrance Day – Thursday, November 11. Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend
Christmas 2027 Falls on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees in Prince Edward Island are generally entitled to a substitute day off or holiday pay. The exact rule depends on your employment situation, so check with Prince Edward Island’s employment standards office.
Prince Edward Island Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Prince Edward Island in 2027?
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Islander Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Islander Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Islander Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Islander Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Civic Holiday is not a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Thanksgiving Day is observed in Prince Edward Island, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Prince Edward Island. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Boxing Day is observed in Prince Edward Island, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. More about Boxing Day.
Public Holidays 2027 in Other Provinces
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules can change; confirm with Prince Edward Island’s employment standards office.
