Thanksgiving 2026 in Canada
Thanksgiving 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, October 12, 2026
21 days ago
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About Thanksgiving 2026
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Monday, October 12. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 10.
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday in October, six weeks before the US holiday. It is a statutory (paid) holiday in most provinces and territories, with banks, schools and government offices closed, though the four Atlantic provinces treat it as optional.
Thanksgiving in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Thanksgiving 2026
- 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)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, October 12, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in October
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in most provinces and territories; optional in NB, NS, PE and NL
- Fixed since
- 1957 proclamation; first national Thanksgiving proclaimed 1879
- French name
- Action de grâce
- US counterpart
- Same day as US Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day; six weeks before US Thanksgiving
Frequently asked questions
What day is Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Thanksgiving a day off in 2026?
Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 was 21 days ago, on October 12, 2026.