National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A federal statutory holiday on 30 September honouring residential school survivors, the children who never came home, and their families and communities.
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2021
About the day
Bill C-5, which made 30 September a federal statutory holiday, received Royal Assent on 3 June 2021. The day shares its date with Orange Shirt Day, which began in Williams Lake, British Columbia, in 2013. Some provinces and territories, including British Columbia, Manitoba and Yukon, also recognise it as a holiday.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 30 September 2027 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 30 September 2028 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 30 September 2029 | Canada | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Canadian Heritage: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Government of Canada: General holidays for federally regulated employees
- Manitoba Employment Standards: General holidays
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