TIME AND DATE

Family Day

In Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta, Family Day is an annual public holiday that is celebrated the third Monday after February 1. This means that the date for Family Day changes every year. It varies between February 15 and February 21. This year Family Day will be on February 19, while next year, the date for this day will be on February 17. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.

Varying Dates

Family Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Family Day is that the day is observed on the third Monday of February 1. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between February 15 and February 21. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.

YearFamily Day DateWeekday
2024February 19Monday
2025February 17Monday
2026February 16Monday
2027February 15Monday
2028February 21Monday
2029February 19Monday
2030February 18Monday
2031February 17Monday
2032February 16Monday
2033February 21Monday

Observed / celebrated by

This is not a national holiday or observance, but the day is still observed or celebrated by the following:

  • Ontario
  • Saskatchewan
  • British Columbia
  • Alberta