Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Alberta?
Not as a regular holiday. Alberta lists the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an optional general holiday: employers can choose to give it, but don't have to.
Alberta lists the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an optional general holiday: employers can choose to give it, but don't have to.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Thursday, September 30, 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
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so employees of federally regulated employers, such as banks and Canada Post, get it everywhere in Canada, including provinces where it isn't a provincial holiday. Holiday pay is at least 1/20 of wages (not counting overtime) earned in the 4 weeks before the week of the holiday, and employees who work it get at least 1.5 times their regular rate plus holiday pay.
Store closing rules
It isn't a retail closing day in Alberta, so stores may open and set their own hours.
What's open on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2027
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 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Alberta?
Not as a regular holiday. Alberta lists the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an optional general holiday: employers can choose to give it, but don't have to.
When is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2026 and 2027?
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in 2026 and Thursday, September 30, 2027 in 2027.