Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026 in Canada
Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, August 3, 2026
91 days ago
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About Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026
Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 1.
Heritage Day is Alberta's name for the first Monday in August, celebrating the province's multicultural heritage. It is an optional general holiday: provincial offices close and most employers observe it, but paid time off is not required by law.
Heritage Day (Alberta) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Heritage Day (Alberta) 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 August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in August — the same day as Canada's Civic Holiday
- Legal status
- Optional general holiday in Alberta; employers choose whether to observe it
- Established
- 1974, by the Alberta Heritage Day Act
- Purpose
- Celebrates Alberta's multicultural heritage
- Signature event
- Edmonton Heritage Festival in Hawrelak Park, held since 1976
Frequently asked questions
What day is Heritage Day (Alberta) in 2026?
Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Is Heritage Day (Alberta) a day off in 2026?
Heritage Day (Alberta) 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 Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026?
Heritage Day (Alberta) 2026 was 91 days ago, on August 3, 2026.