Canada Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, Canada has 11 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 0 other observances that are not days off. There are 5 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 4 days for Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Fri, Dec 25 – Mon, Dec 28).
- Days off
- 11
- Substitute days
- 1
- Long weekends
- 5
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Holiday | L11/13 | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Holiday | L2/16 | |
| Mon, May 18 | Victoria Day | Holiday | L4/2 | |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Canada Day | Holiday | L5/17 | |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day | Labour Day | Holiday | L7/26 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Holiday | L8/20 | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Day | Holiday | L9/3 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Remembrance Day | Holiday | L10/3 | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Holiday | L11/17 | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Holiday | L11/18 | |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Boxing Day (observed) | Observed | L11/20 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 | 3 | Good Friday |
| Sat, May 16 – Mon, May 18 | 3 | Victoria Day |
| Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 | 3 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12 | 3 | Thanksgiving |
| Fri, Dec 25 – Mon, Dec 28 | 4 | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
How the holidays work
Canada’s federal statutory holidays apply to federal employees and federally regulated industries such as banking, aviation and telecommunications; each province and territory has its own list of statutory holidays.
This page lists the main nationwide holidays. Whether a weekend holiday is moved to a weekday depends on the applicable federal or provincial rules and employment terms.
Holidays are calculated from current law and announced arrangements and are for reference only; the local government’s announcement is authoritative. Select a date to open it in the calendar.
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