Valentine's Day 2026 in Canada
Valentine's Day 2026 in Canada is on
Saturday, February 14, 2026
261 days ago
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About Valentine's Day 2026
Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Valentine's Day in Canada is celebrated on February 14, exactly as in the United States, with cards, flowers, chocolate and dinners out. It is an observance, not a statutory holiday, so everything stays open and no one gets the day off work or school.
Valentine's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 14, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Valentine'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)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 20 | Fri | Heritage Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Date rule
- February 14 every year
- Legal status
- Observance nationwide; not a statutory holiday in any province or territory
- French name
- La Saint-Valentin
- Named for
- St. Valentine, a Roman martyr of the third century
- Romantic link
- Popularized by Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century poetry and later card traditions
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine's Day in 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Is Valentine's Day a day off in 2026?
Valentine's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Valentine's Day 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 was 261 days ago, on February 14, 2026.