Quick answer: Canada has 256 business days in 2024 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024.
Month-by-month business days (2024)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 21 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 23 | 0 |
| June | 20 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 22 | 0 |
| September | 19 | 2 |
| October | 23 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2024 (Canada)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Easter Monday |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Canada Day |
| Sep 2, 2024 | Labour Day |
| Sep 30, 2024 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2024.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Canada in 2024?
Canada has 256 working days in 2024 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2024 are excluded from the working-day total (about 6 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
September has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.
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Working days in Canada - quick context
Canadian statutory holidays are provincial and territorial. The totals here follow HolidayDB’s CA configuration; pick the correct province in the business days calculator when you need jurisdiction-specific numbers.