Public Holidays in Canada 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Canada does not have one holiday calendar that works identically in every province and territory. The calendar below lists widely recognized federal and national planning dates, while provincial rules can add, remove or rename holidays.
Canada Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 18 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Civic Holiday |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
This calendar is a national planning reference. Provincial, territorial and sector-specific statutory-holiday rules can differ.
Federal Dates and Provincial Differences 2026
Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Christmas are important nationwide planning dates, but provincial statutory-holiday rules differ. Quebec, for example, has Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, while several provinces observe different February holidays.
Holiday Rules in Canada
A date can be a federal holiday without being a statutory holiday for every worker in every province. Employers should check the labour rules that apply in the employee's province or federal sector.
Canada Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Provincial and territorial calendars differ.
- Canada spans six primary time zones.
- The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is 30 September.
- Civic Holiday is not a uniform statutory holiday across Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Canadian public holidays the same in every province?
No. Provinces and territories have their own statutory-holiday rules in addition to federal dates.
When is Canada Day?
Canada Day is 1 July.
Is the Civic Holiday a national statutory holiday?
No. Its legal status and name vary by province and municipality.
Why is this page described as a planning calendar?
Because eligibility for paid statutory holidays depends on federal, provincial or territorial labour law.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Federal government calendar with provincial/territorial caveats.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.