Is Heritage Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
Not as a regular holiday. Alberta lists Heritage Day as an optional general holiday: employers can choose to give it, but don't have to.
Alberta lists Heritage Day as an optional general holiday: employers can choose to give it, but don't have to.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
What this means
Alberta's employment standards don't require a day off or holiday pay for it. Some employers give it anyway; check your contract or collective agreement.
Federally regulated workers
Heritage Day isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.
Store closing rules
It isn't a retail closing day in Alberta, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Sources
- Alberta.ca: Employment standards – Alberta general holidays · checked 2026-10-16
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Heritage Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
Not as a regular holiday. Alberta lists Heritage Day as an optional general holiday: employers can choose to give it, but don't have to.
When is Heritage Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, August 3, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 2, 2027 in 2027.