National Patriots' Day 2026 in Canada
National Patriots' Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, May 18, 2026
168 days ago
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About National Patriots' Day 2026
National Patriots' Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 18. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 16.
National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is a statutory holiday in Quebec, Canada, on the Monday on or after May 18 — the same Monday the rest of Canada marks Victoria Day. Most employees in Quebec get a paid day off.
National Patriots' Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 24, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after National Patriots' Day 2026
- 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)
- Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day 2026 (Wednesday)
Other holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day | Statutory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, May 18, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday on or after May 18 (the last Monday before May 25)
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards
- First observed
- 2003; created by order in council on November 20, 2002
- Replaced
- Dollard Day (Fête de Dollard), an informal observance dating to the 1920s
- Commemorates
- The Patriote movement and rebellion of 1837–1838 in Lower Canada
Frequently asked questions
What day is National Patriots' Day in 2026?
National Patriots' Day 2026 is on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Is National Patriots' Day a day off in 2026?
National Patriots' 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 National Patriots' Day 2026?
National Patriots' Day 2026 was 168 days ago, on May 18, 2026.