National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 in Canada
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About National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 falls on Wednesday, September 30. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, is a Canadian federal statutory holiday honoring residential school survivors. Federally regulated workers and employees in several provinces and territories get a paid day off; observance varies elsewhere.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | September 30, 2027 | Thursday | — |
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Holidays after National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026
- 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)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day | Statutory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Date rule
- September 30 every year
- Legal status
- Federal statutory holiday (federally regulated workplaces); provincial status varies
- Established
- Bill C-5, royal assent June 3, 2021; first observed September 30, 2021
- Also known as
- Orange Shirt Day, observed since 2013
- Origin
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 80
Frequently asked questions
What day is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2026?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 is on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a day off in 2026?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 was 33 days ago, on September 30, 2026.