The 30th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 29, 1887 to January 7, 1890. The majority party was the Conservative Party led by William Wilfred Sullivan. After Sullivan resigned to serve in the province's Supreme Court, Neil McLeod became party leader and Premier.
There were three sessions of the 30th General Assembly:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 29, 1887 | May 7, 1887 |
| 2nd | March 22, 1888 | April 28, 1888 |
| 3rd | March 14, 1889 | April 17, 1889 |
The speaker was John A. MacDonald.
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