Easter Monday 2026 in Canada
Easter Monday 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, April 6, 2026
210 days ago
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About Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday 2026 falls on Monday, April 6. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 4.
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is a statutory holiday in Canada for federally regulated employees and federal public servants, so banks and federal offices close. Most provinces do not require private employers to give the day off.
Easter Monday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 6, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Easter Monday 2026
- May 18, 2026 Victoria Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 1, 2026 Canada Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 (Wednesday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Statutory holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 20 | Mon | St. George's Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Date rule
- The Monday after Easter Sunday (late March to late April)
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday for federal public servants and federally regulated employees (banks, federal offices)
- Provincial status
- Not a required paid holiday in most provinces; Quebec employers choose Good Friday or Easter Monday
- Also called
- Lundi de Paques (French), Bright Monday
- U.S. comparison
- Not a holiday in the United States; U.S. banks and markets stay open
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Monday in 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 is on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a day off in 2026?
Easter Monday is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Easter Monday 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 was 210 days ago, on April 6, 2026.