Prince Edward Island holidays 2026
Prince Edward Island has 8 public holidays in 2026: 7 statutory holidays and 1 Prince Edward Island-specific holiday, plus 3 optional or partial-staffing days. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Statutory holidays observed in Prince Edward Island
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Paid holiday under the Employment Standards Act since 2022 |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Prince Edward Island
Public holidays in Prince Edward Island that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day Provincial holiday | — | Paid holiday under the Employment Standards Act |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Prince Edward Island recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | Not one of PEI's paid holidays under the Employment Standards Act; provincial government and many businesses close |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday Provincial holiday | — | Not a paid holiday under the Employment Standards Act; observed by the provincial government and some employers |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | Not one of PEI's paid holidays under the Employment Standards Act; provincial government and most businesses close |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a paid holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a paid holiday |
Long weekends in Prince Edward Island, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Prince Edward Island have in 2026?
Prince Edward Island has 8 public holidays in 2026: 7 statutory holidays plus 1 Prince Edward Island-specific holiday (Islander Day). Another 3 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Prince Edward Island?
The next holiday in Prince Edward Island is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (9 days away).
Are Prince Edward Island holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Prince Edward Island observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Islander Day. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.