Canada Day 2026 in Canada
Canada Day 2026 in Canada is on
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
124 days ago
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About Canada Day 2026
Canada Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 1. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Canada Day, July 1, is Canada's national holiday marking Confederation in 1867 — the country's equivalent of the Fourth of July. It is a statutory holiday (a legally required paid day off) in every province and territory, closing government offices, banks and most businesses.
Canada Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | July 1, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Canada Day 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 (Wednesday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | Wed | Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Provincial holiday |
| Jul 9 | Thu | Nunavut Day | Provincial holiday |
| Jul 13 | Mon | Orangemen's Day | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Date rule
- July 1; legal holiday moves to July 2 when July 1 falls on a Sunday (Holidays Act)
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in all provinces and territories and for federally regulated workers
- Commemorates
- Confederation — the British North America Act uniting Canada on July 1, 1867
- Holiday since
- 1879, as Dominion Day; renamed Canada Day in 1982
- Also known as
- Fête du Canada; formerly Dominion Day; Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador
Frequently asked questions
What day is Canada Day in 2026?
Canada Day 2026 is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Is Canada Day a day off in 2026?
Canada Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Canada Day 2026?
Canada Day 2026 was 124 days ago, on July 1, 2026.