New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, January 1, 2023
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 52
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- America/Toronto
- Currency
- CAD
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on the weekend in 2023, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Canada, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, New Year's Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Canada.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Canada is on January 1, 2024.
Other public holidays in Canada 2023
- Family DayFeb 20
- Heritage DayFeb 20
- Islander DayFeb 20
- Louis Riel DayFeb 20
- Saint Patrick's DayMar 17
- Good FridayApr 7
- Easter MondayApr 10
- Saint George's DayApr 23
- National Patriots' DayMay 22
- Victoria DayMay 22
- National Aboriginal DayJun 21
- Discovery DayJun 24
- National Holiday (Fête nationale du Québec)Jun 24
- Canada DayJul 1
- Orangemen's DayJul 12
- British Columbia DayAug 7
- Civic HolidayAug 7
- Natal DayAug 7
- New Brunswick DayAug 7
- Saskatchewan DayAug 7
- Gold Cup Parade DayAug 21
- Labour DaySep 4
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSep 30
- ThanksgivingOct 9
- Armistice DayNov 11
- Remembrance DayNov 11
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Canada 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/holidays.html