Alberta holidays 2026
Alberta has 9 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays and 1 Alberta-specific holiday, plus 4 optional or partial-staffing days. Alberta does not move a general holiday that falls on a weekend to a weekday. The one exception is Canada Day, which moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.
Statutory holidays observed in Alberta
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — |
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.
Holidays only in Alberta
Public holidays in Alberta that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day Provincial holiday | — | Alberta Family Day, since 1990 |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Alberta recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Optional general holiday at employer discretion |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) Provincial holiday | — | Optional general holiday at employer discretion; provincial government offices close and most employers observe it |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Optional general holiday at employer discretion; provincial government offices remain open |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | — | Optional general holiday at employer discretion |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — |
Long weekends in Alberta, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Alberta have in 2026?
Alberta has 9 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays plus 1 Alberta-specific holiday (Family Day). Another 4 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Alberta?
The next holiday in Alberta is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (9 days away).
Are Alberta holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Alberta observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Family Day. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.