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Canada public holidays 2026
A Canada-wide public holiday view from the same API feed, with a clear note: provinces and territories add their own days and naming—verify your province for employment rules.
Canada public holidays 2026 — quick actions and on-page list
Year 2026 • 31 public dates on this list
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Full 2026 list with weekday and planning notes
Hints are generic (weekday, movable feasts) and are not a substitute for your employer, school, or government PDF. Nager data source.
| Date | Holiday | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1(Thu) | New Year's Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Louis Riel Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Islander Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Heritage Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Family Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 17(Tue) | Saint Patrick's Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Apr 3(Fri) | Good Friday | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 6(Mon) | Easter Monday | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 23(Thu) | Saint George's Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| May 18(Mon) | National Patriots' Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| May 18(Mon) | Victoria Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Jun 21(Sun) | National Aboriginal Day | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Jun 24(Wed) | Discovery Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jun 24(Wed) | Fête nationale du Québec | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jul 1(Wed) | Canada Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jul 12(Sun) | Orangemen's Day | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Civic Holiday | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | British Columbia Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Heritage Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | New Brunswick Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Natal Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Saskatchewan Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 17(Mon) | Gold Cup Parade Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 17(Mon) | Discovery Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Sep 7(Mon) | Labour Day | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Sep 30(Wed) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Oct 12(Mon) | Thanksgiving | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Nov 11(Wed) | Armistice Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Nov 11(Wed) | Remembrance Day | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Dec 25(Fri) | Christmas Day | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| Dec 26(Sat) | Boxing Day | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
Understanding Canada public holidays
CA list from the Nager Public Holidays API, with a country note on regional and legal limits—read before you rely on a single row.
This page shows Canadian public holidays in the selected year as returned by Nager Public Holidays (date.nager.at) for the selected country code for country code CA. Canada combines federal statutory dates with provincial and territorial holidays, and a single “CA” list is best understood as a planning map, not a full provincial labour-standards schedule.
In practice, people care whether “Family Day” or similar names line up in their province, when Victoria Day and Thanksgiving sit on the calendar, and whether Remembrance Day is a day off in their workplace or school board. A national feed can include dates that are federal but not a paid day in every company, and names can differ in French-speaking provinces on signage even when the same civil date is meant.
Easter-related movable dates in the feed are correct for the year you picked; for multi-year school planning, open each year in turn. Retail hours on statutory holidays and Sunday rules are provincial—this page does not list store hours or cannabis-shop exceptions.
If you work cross-border (for example, banking between Canada and the U.S.), compare this list with a U.S. list on another AnyCalendar page so you do not book an important call on a day only one side treats as a closure.
Common questions (CA)
Is this list the same for Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta?
Not exactly. The CA feed is a national convenience view. Some holidays are national in effect; others are federal only or use different names by province. For payroll and school attendance, your provincial government’s official calendar and your school board are authoritative.
Why do I see a holiday name I do not get off work for?
Not every listed date is a paid statutory holiday in every job category, and some rows reflect federal or historical naming. Read your contract and the employment standards in your province or territory.
How do I use this for banks and the post office?
Financial institutions and Canada Post often follow published holiday schedules, but individual branches, PO boxes, and private couriers can differ. Check the operator’s “holiday service” page for the year in question.
Next Holiday in Canada
National Patriots' Day
Monday, May 18, 2026
Canada Holiday Insights
- Canada has 31 total public holidays in 2026.
- The busiest months are August and February.
- Holidays may be observed on different days when they fall on weekends.
Upcoming Holidays
January 2026
New Year's Day
Jan 1ThursdayPublic
February 2026
Louis Riel Day
Feb 16MondayPublicIslander Day
Feb 16MondayPublicHeritage Day
Feb 16MondayPublicFamily Day
Feb 16MondayPublic
March 2026
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17TuesdayPublic
April 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3FridayPublicEaster Monday
Apr 6MondayPublicSaint George's Day
Apr 23ThursdayPublic
May 2026
National Patriots' Day
May 18MondayPublicVictoria Day
May 18MondayPublic
June 2026
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21SundayPublicDiscovery Day
Jun 24WednesdayPublicFête nationale du Québec
National Holiday
Jun 24WednesdayPublic
July 2026
Canada Day
Jul 1WednesdayPublicOrangemen's Day
Jul 12SundayPublic
August 2026
Civic Holiday
Aug 3MondayPublicBritish Columbia Day
Aug 3MondayPublicHeritage Day
Aug 3MondayPublicNew Brunswick Day
Aug 3MondayPublicNatal Day
Aug 3MondayPublicSaskatchewan Day
Aug 3MondayPublicGold Cup Parade Day
Aug 17MondayPublicDiscovery Day
Aug 17MondayPublic
September 2026
Labour Day
Sep 7MondayPublicNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30WednesdayPublic
October 2026
Thanksgiving
Oct 12MondayPublic
November 2026
Armistice Day
Nov 11WednesdayPublicRemembrance Day
Nov 11WednesdayPublic
December 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25FridayPublicBoxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26SaturdayPublic
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Plan Around Canada Holidays
Canada has 31 public holidays in 2026. Use this page to check exact dates, see which holidays land near weekends, and quickly spot the busiest holiday months.
The next upcoming holiday is National Patriots' Day on Monday, May 18, 2026, which is 20 days away.
In 2026, the busiest holiday period falls in August and February, which helps if you are planning leave, school breaks, or higher-traffic travel dates.
Public holidays may be observed differently across sectors or regions, especially when a holiday falls on a weekend. For travel, leave planning, or school schedules, always confirm critical dates with official sources in Canada.