New Year's Day 2026 in Canada
New Year's Day 2026 in Canada is on
Thursday, January 1, 2026
302 days ago
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About New Year's Day 2026
New Year's Day 2026 falls on Thursday, January 1. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, January 2 off for a four-day weekend.
New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) on January 1 is one of the few statutory holidays observed in every Canadian province and territory. Nearly all employees get a paid day off, and banks, government offices and schools close nationwide.
New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after New Year's 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)
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Date rule
- January 1 every year
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday nationwide — federal, all provinces and territories
- Observed date
- Next working day for federally regulated workers when Jan 1 falls on a weekend; most provinces substitute a day
- Also known as
- Jour de l'An (Quebec)
- Signature traditions
- New Year's levees, polar bear swims, réveillon feasts
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Is New Year's Day a day off in 2026?
New Year's Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until New Year's Day 2026?
New Year's Day 2026 was 302 days ago, on January 1, 2026.