Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027 in Canada
There are 273 days until Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027 in Canada — Monday, August 2, 2027.
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About Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027
Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027 falls on Monday, August 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 31.
Heritage Day is Alberta's name for the first Monday in August, celebrating the province's multicultural heritage. It is an optional general holiday: provincial offices close and most employers observe it, but paid time off is not required by law.
Heritage Day (Alberta) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027
- Sep 6, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2027 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2027 (Thursday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Thanksgiving 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Remembrance Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in August 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 16 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- Date rule
- First Monday in August — the same day as Canada's Civic Holiday
- Legal status
- Optional general holiday in Alberta; employers choose whether to observe it
- Established
- 1974, by the Alberta Heritage Day Act
- Purpose
- Celebrates Alberta's multicultural heritage
- Signature event
- Edmonton Heritage Festival in Hawrelak Park, held since 1976
Frequently asked questions
What day is Heritage Day (Alberta) in 2027?
Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Is Heritage Day (Alberta) a day off in 2027?
Heritage Day (Alberta) is a provincial holiday in the provinces and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027?
There are 273 days until Heritage Day (Alberta) 2027 (August 2, 2027) as of today.