Public Holidays and Observances Calendar
Planning your year requires a clear understanding of the scheduled breaks and commemorative days that shape the annual calendar. From fixed-date celebrations to floating religious observances, these holidays provide essential markers for rest, reflection, and national pride.
Key Facts
- Fixed Dates: Many holidays, such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, occur on the same date every year.
- Floating Dates: Several observances are tied to Easter Sunday, meaning their dates shift annually.
- Cultural Significance: The calendar includes a mix of religious feasts, labor rights commemorations, and historical military victories.
Fixed-Date Annual Holidays
A significant portion of the holiday calendar consists of fixed dates. These are predictable milestones that occur every year regardless of the day of the week.
- New Year's Day: 1 January
- Saint Pierre-Chanel Day: 28 April
- Labour Day: 1 May
- Victory Day: 8 May
- Saints Peter and Paul: 29 June
- Bastille Day: 14 July
- Territory Day: 29 July
- Assumption Day: 15 August
- All Saints' Day: 1 November
- Armistice Day: 11 November
- Christmas Day: 25 December
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Variable Dates and Easter-Related Observances
Certain holidays are calculated based on the date of Easter Sunday, a movable feast. Because the date of Easter changes, the holidays following it also shift each year.
Easter Monday
This holiday occurs on the Monday immediately following Easter Sunday. For example, it fell on 2 April in 2018 and 22 April in 2019.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is observed thirty-nine days after Easter Sunday. In 2018, this was 10 May, while in 2019, it occurred on 30 May.
Whit Monday
Also known as Pentecost Monday, Whit Monday takes place fifty days after Easter Sunday. This resulted in dates of 21 May in 2018 and 10 June in 2019.
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Holiday Summary Table
| Holiday Name | Date / Calculation | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Fixed |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter Sunday | Variable |
| Saint Pierre-Chanel Day | 28 April | Fixed |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Fixed |
| Victory Day | 8 May | Fixed |
| Ascension Day | 39 days after Easter Sunday | Variable |
| Whit Monday | 50 days after Easter Sunday | Variable |
| Saints Peter and Paul | 29 June | Fixed |
| Bastille Day | 14 July | Fixed |
| Territory Day | 29 July | Fixed |
| Assumption Day | 15 August | Fixed |
| All Saints' Day | 1 November | Fixed |
| Armistice Day | 11 November | Fixed |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Fixed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which holidays change dates every year?
Easter Monday, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday are variable holidays because they are calculated based on the date of Easter Sunday.
When is Bastille Day celebrated?
Bastille Day is a fixed holiday celebrated annually on 14 July.
How is Whit Monday calculated?
Whit Monday is observed exactly fifty days after Easter Sunday.
What is the date for Armistice Day?
Armistice Day is observed every year on 11 November.
How many days after Easter does Ascension Day occur?
Ascension Day occurs thirty-nine days after Easter Sunday.