Find every public holiday for 2026 and 2027 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Pick a country for the full list, with the weekday off when a holiday falls on a weekend.
Public Holidays 2027 at a Glance
| Holiday | United States | Canada | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 | Fri 1 Jan |
| Good Friday | — | Fri, Mar 26 | Fri 26 Mar |
| Easter Monday | — | Mon, Mar 29 (federal public service) | Mon 29 Mar (not Scotland) |
| Labour Day / Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Mon, Sep 6 | — |
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 25 | Mon, Oct 11 | — |
| Christmas Day (day off) | Fri, Dec 24 | Mon, Dec 27 | Mon 27 Dec |
| Boxing Day (day off) | — | Tue, Dec 28 (where a holiday) | Tue 28 Dec |
US dates are federal holidays, Canada dates are national or federal holidays, and UK dates are bank holidays. Each country page lists every other holiday.
How Many Public Holidays Each Country Has
| Country | Public holidays | Working days in 2027 (Mon–Fri) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 federal holidays | 249 (12 weekday federal holidays, including Dec 31, 2027) |
| Canada | 10 federal general holidays, plus provincial holidays | 251 (federally regulated) |
| United Kingdom | 8 bank holidays in England and Wales, 9 in Scotland, 10 in Northern Ireland | 253 (England and Wales) |
Working days are the 261 weekdays of 2027 minus the holidays that fall on a weekday. At 8 hours a day, 249 days is 1,992 hours, 251 days is 2,008 hours and 253 days is 2,024 hours.
Holidays by Country
US Federal Holidays 2026 and 2027
All 11 federal holidays, the Friday or Monday off when a holiday falls on a weekend, and working days and hours for each year.
Canada Statutory Holidays 2026 and 2027
Every holiday with the provinces and territories where it applies, the 10 federal general holidays, and Quebec’s Easter rule.
UK Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027
Bank holidays for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland side by side, including substitute days.
Working on a Public Holiday
If you work on a holiday, record your hours in the Timesheet and use the Overtime Calculator for premium pay such as time and a half. Prefer paper? Print a free timesheet template.