Canada Statutory Holidays 2026
There are 6 statutory holidays that apply across Canada in 2026, plus 8 federal or provincial ones that depend on where you work. Canada has federal statutory holidays that apply to federally regulated workplaces, and each province adds its own. The most common provincial holidays are listed with their region.
Statutory holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day off | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Family Day | Mon, Feb 16 | AB, BC, NB, ON, SK (Louis Riel Day in MB, Islander Day in PE, Heritage Day in NS) |
| Friday | Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | Federal employees, QC (optional) |
| Monday | Victoria Day | Mon, May 18 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Wed, Jun 24 | Quebec |
| Wednesday | Canada Day | Wed, Jul 1 | Nationwide |
| Monday | Civic Holiday | Mon, Aug 3 | Most provinces (name varies) |
| Monday | Labour Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed, Sep 30 | Federal, BC, MB, NS, PE, NT, NU, YT |
| Monday | Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 12 | All except NB, NS, PE, NL |
| Wednesday | Remembrance Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal and most provinces (not ON, QC, MB, NS) |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Nationwide |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 | Federal, ON (optional elsewhere) |
When a holiday falls on a weekend, most employers give the following Monday off. Canada Day on a Sunday moves to Monday, July 2. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
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Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays are there in 2026?
There are 6 statutory holidays that apply across Canada in 2026, plus 8 federal or provincial ones that depend on where you work.
What happens when a statutory holiday falls on a weekend?
When a holiday falls on a weekend, most employers give the following Monday off. Canada Day on a Sunday moves to Monday, July 2. In 2026 this applies to Boxing Day (observed Monday, December 28, 2026).
When is the first statutory holiday of 2026?
New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When is the last statutory holiday of 2026?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.