Canada holidays 2026
All 38 holidays and observances in Canada in 2026: 11 statutory holidays, provincial and territorial holidays, and the observances people search for most. Use the filters to show only the type you need; the "Where" column shows which provinces and territories observe each day.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Statutory holiday | Nationwide |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day | Provincial holiday | AB, BC, NB, ON, SK |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day | Provincial holiday | PE |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Provincial holiday | MB |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Provincial holiday | NS |
| Feb 20 | Fri | Heritage Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday | YT |
| Mar 16 | Mon | St. Patrick's Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Provincial holiday | NL |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Statutory holiday | Nationwide |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance | Nationwide |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Statutory holiday | 0 of 13 provinces and territories |
| Apr 20 | Mon | St. George's Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Provincial holiday | NL |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day | Statutory holiday | 9 of 13 provinces and territories |
| May 18 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Provincial holiday | QC |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Jun 21 obs. Jun 22 |
Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Provincial holiday | NT, YT |
| Jun 22 | Mon | June Holiday (Discovery Day) | Provincial holiday | NL |
| Jun 24 | Wed | Fête nationale du Québec | Provincial holiday | QC |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day | Statutory holiday | Nationwide |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Provincial holiday | NL |
| Jul 9 | Thu | Nunavut Day | Provincial holiday | NU |
| Jul 13 | Mon | Orangemen's Day | Provincial holiday | NL |
| Aug 3 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday | BC |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday | NT, NU, ON, PE |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday | AB |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday | NS |
| Aug 3 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday | NB |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday | SK |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday | MB |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday | YT |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day | Statutory holiday | Nationwide |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Statutory holiday | 5 of 13 provinces and territories |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Statutory holiday | 9 of 13 provinces and territories |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance | Nationwide |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day | Statutory holiday | 10 of 13 provinces and territories |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Statutory holiday | Nationwide |
| Dec 26 obs. Dec 28 |
Sat | Boxing Day | Statutory holiday | 1 of 13 provinces and territories |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Long weekends in 2026
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Statutory holidays apply across Canada. Provincial and territorial holidays are days off only in the provinces and territories shown. Observances are widely celebrated but are not public holidays — offices, banks and schools keep normal hours. Where a holiday falls on a weekend the observed (in-lieu) date is shown beneath the actual date.
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 statutory holidays in Canada in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last is Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Which 2026 statutory holidays fall on a weekend?
Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, observed Monday, December 28).
Which statutory holidays in 2026 create a long weekend?
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday in 2026: Easter Monday (Mon, Apr 6), Victoria Day (Mon, May 18), Labour Day (Mon, Sep 7), Thanksgiving (Mon, Oct 12), Boxing Day (Mon, Dec 28), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Christmas Day (Fri, Dec 25). See the long weekends section for bridge-day ideas.