Canada Public Holidays 2026
Next public holiday
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, 12 October 2026
10public holidays in 2026
5long weekends
10days off in total
These are the 10 general holidays of the Canada Labour Code, which apply to federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines, railways, telecoms and Canada Post. Each province sets its own statutory holidays for other employers, so check the provincial list below.
All Canada public holidays 2026
1Jan
New Year's DayThursday
3Apr
Good FridayFriday
3-day weekend
18May
Victoria DayMondayThe Monday before 25 May.
3-day weekend
7Sep
Labour DayMonday
3-day weekend
30Sep
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWednesday
12Oct
Thanksgiving DayMonday
3-day weekend
11Nov
Remembrance DayWednesday
25Dec
Christmas DayFriday
4-day weekend
28Dec
Boxing DayMonday26 December 2026 is a Saturday. Under the Canada Labour Code, employees who do not work that day get a paid holiday on the working day just before or after, usually this one. Provincial rules vary.
4-day weekendExpected
Provincial and territorial holidays 2026
These days are statutory holidays only in some provinces or territories, or only for some employers. The 10 federal holidays above are not repeated.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Where |
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| 16 Feb | Monday | Family Day | Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The same Monday is Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Islander Day in Prince Edward Island and Heritage Day in Nova Scotia. |
| 6 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | Federal government employees. In Quebec, employers give Good Friday or Easter Monday. |
| 18 May | Monday | National Patriots' Day | Quebec (the same Monday as Victoria Day). |
| 21 Jun | Sunday | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Northwest Territories and Yukon. |
| 24 Jun | Wednesday | Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) | Quebec. |
| 3 Aug | Monday | Civic Holiday | Called BC Day, Saskatchewan Day, New Brunswick Day, Natal Day and other names. A statutory holiday only in some provinces and territories, and not in Quebec. |
Rules differ for who qualifies and for pay when you work on the day. Check your province's employment standards office, or the Canada Labour Code for federal workplaces.
Long weekends in 2026 (5)
Long weekends in Canada 2026
These are the breaks of three days or more where a public holiday joins the weekend (Monday to Friday working week). Expected Islamic holidays are included, so check the final dates nearer the time.
- 3 Apr – 5 Apr: 3 days off (Friday to Sunday)
- 16 May – 18 May: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 5 Sept – 7 Sept: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 10 Oct – 12 Oct: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 25 Dec – 28 Dec: 4 days off (Friday to Monday)
Turn a holiday into a longer break
- Take 2 days off from Monday 29 Jun and get 5 days in a row: 27 Jun – 1 Jul
- Take 2 days off from Thursday 2 Jul and get 5 days in a row: 1 Jul – 5 Jul
- Take 2 days off from Monday 28 Sept and get 5 days in a row: 26 Sept – 30 Sept
- Take 2 days off from Thursday 1 Oct and get 5 days in a row: 30 Sept – 4 Oct
- Take 2 days off from Monday 9 Nov and get 5 days in a row: 7 Nov – 11 Nov
- Take 2 days off from Thursday 12 Nov and get 5 days in a row: 11 Nov – 15 Nov
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Working days per month
Working days in Canada 2026
Counted for a Monday to Friday working week, after taking out the public holidays above. To count the working days between any two dates, or add working days to a date, use the working days calculator.
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| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 0 |
| September | 20 | 2 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 20 | 1 |
| December | 21 | 2 |
| Total | 251 | 10 |
Questions
How many public holidays are there in Canada in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays in 2026, covering 10 days in total.
How many statutory holidays are there in Canada?
Federally regulated employees get 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, listed above. Every province and territory sets its own list for other employers, so the number depends on where you work. New Year's Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory holidays everywhere in Canada.
When is Thanksgiving in Canada in 2026?
Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October, so in 2026 it is on Monday 12 October. US Thanksgiving is later, on the fourth Thursday of November.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It is a general holiday for federally regulated workplaces and a statutory holiday in most provinces and territories. It is not a statutory holiday under provincial employment standards in Ontario or Quebec, and Manitoba and Nova Scotia have their own Remembrance Day rules for closures and pay.
Which days off do you get for Christmas 2026?
Friday 25 December is Christmas Day and Saturday 26 December is Boxing Day. Because Boxing Day falls on a weekend, federally regulated employees who do not work that day get a paid holiday on the working day just before or after, usually Monday 28 December. Provincial rules and agreed substitutions vary, so check your employer's holiday schedule.
Are these Canada holiday dates official?
Dates marked Confirmed come from the official source listed below. Dates marked Expected follow the usual rules and are updated when the government announces the final dates.
Last checked 9 October 2026. Source: Canada Labour Code, Part III, Division V (general holidays).