Labour Day 2026 in Canada
Labour Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, September 7, 2026
56 days ago
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About Labour Day 2026
Labour Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 5.
Labour Day is a statutory holiday in every Canadian province and territory on the first Monday in September, the same day as U.S. Labor Day. Government offices, banks, schools and most workplaces across Canada close for the long weekend.
Labour Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Labour Day 2026
- 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)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Statutory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in September (same day as U.S. Labor Day)
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in every Canadian province and territory
- National holiday since
- July 23, 1894, under Prime Minister Sir John Thompson
- Origin
- Toronto Trades Assembly parade for striking printers, April 15, 1872
- Also called
- Fete du Travail (French)
Frequently asked questions
What day is Labour Day in 2026?
Labour Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Is Labour Day a day off in 2026?
Labour Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Labour Day 2026?
Labour Day 2026 was 56 days ago, on September 7, 2026.