Family Day 2026 in Canada
Family Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, February 16, 2026
259 days ago
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About Family Day 2026
Family Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 14.
Family Day is a statutory holiday on the third Monday of February in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan, giving most workers in those provinces a paid day off. It falls on the same day as U.S. Presidents Day.
Family Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Family Day 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 18, 2026 Victoria Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 1, 2026 Canada Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 20 | Fri | Heritage Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in February — same day as U.S. Presidents Day
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in AB, BC, NB, ON and SK; not a federal holiday
- First observed
- 1990 in Alberta, under Premier Don Getty
- Same day elsewhere
- Louis Riel Day (MB), Islander Day (PE), Nova Scotia Heritage Day (NS)
- Not observed in
- Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the territories; federal workplaces
Frequently asked questions
What day is Family Day in 2026?
Family Day 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Is Family Day a day off in 2026?
Family Day is a provincial holiday in the provinces and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Family Day 2026?
Family Day 2026 was 259 days ago, on February 16, 2026.