Victoria Day 2026 in Canada
Victoria Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, May 18, 2026
168 days ago
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About Victoria Day 2026
Victoria Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 18. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 16.
Victoria Day is Canada's late-May statutory holiday, held on the Monday preceding May 25. It honors Queen Victoria's birthday, marks the official birthday of Canada's monarch, and opens the summer season — Canada's equivalent of Memorial Day weekend.
Victoria Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | May 24, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Victoria 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 | National Patriots' Day | Provincial 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
- Federal statutory holiday; paid holiday in most provinces and territories
- Honors
- Queen Victoria (born May 24, 1819) and the official birthday of Canada's monarch
- Holiday since
- 1845 in the Province of Canada; named Victoria Day by Parliament in 1901
- Nicknames
- May Two-Four, May long weekend, Fête de la Reine
Frequently asked questions
What day is Victoria Day in 2026?
Victoria Day 2026 is on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Is Victoria Day a day off in 2026?
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Victoria Day 2026?
Victoria Day 2026 was 168 days ago, on May 18, 2026.