The following days are considered paid, statutory holidays observed by CDS and the Government of Canada. In case the holiday falls on the weekend, you’ll find the replacement day-off below.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | Friday, January 1 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 | Friday, March 26 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6 | Monday, March 29 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 | Monday, May 24 |
| *Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Wednesday, June 24 | Thursday, June 24 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 1 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 3 | Monday, August 2 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 | Monday, September 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, September 30 | Thursday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 | Monday, October 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | Thursday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | Saturday, December 25 (Observed Monday, December 27) |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 (Observed Monday, December 28) | Sunday, December 26 (Observed Tuesday, December 28) |
*Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: CDS offers employees residing in Quebec the option to take this day off instead of the August Civic Holiday. Please let your manager know if you’d like to take this day.