Data status and scope
What this 2026 list represents
Dates are source-reported public-holiday records. A nationwide label means the source marks the record as applying across the country; regional, employer, school, court, and local closure rules can differ.
- Nationwide records
- 8
- Observed dates separated
- 0
- Source response
- Sep 10, 2026, 7:49 PM
23 regional or limited records also listed.
Only explicit modeled actual/observed pairs are counted.
UTC response time, not an invented review date.
Tools and navigation
Same calendar tools as every country: open the year, print, subscribe, or compare lists.
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 Nationwide · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Louis Riel Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Islander Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Heritage Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Feb 16(Mon) | Family Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Mar 17(Tue) | Saint Patrick's Day Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Apr 3(Fri) | Good Friday Nationwide · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 6(Mon) | Easter Monday Regional · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 23(Thu) | Saint George's Day Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| May 18(Mon) | National Patriots' Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| May 18(Mon) | Victoria Day Nationwide · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Jun 21(Sun) | National Aboriginal Day Regional · source-reported | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Jun 24(Wed) | Discovery Day Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jun 24(Wed) | Fête nationale du Québec Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jul 1(Wed) | Canada Day Nationwide · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jul 12(Sun) | Orangemen's Day Regional · source-reported | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Civic Holiday Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | British Columbia Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Heritage Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | New Brunswick Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Natal Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 3(Mon) | Saskatchewan Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 17(Mon) | Gold Cup Parade Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Aug 17(Mon) | Discovery Day Regional · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Sep 7(Mon) | Labour Day Nationwide · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Sep 30(Wed) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Nationwide · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Oct 12(Mon) | Thanksgiving Nationwide · source-reported | Monday; often groups with the prior weekend for short breaks (employer rules still vary) |
| Nov 11(Wed) | Armistice Day Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Nov 11(Wed) | Remembrance Day Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Dec 25(Fri) | Christmas Day Nationwide · source-reported | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| Dec 26(Sat) | Boxing Day Regional · source-reported | 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.
Planning guides
Practical write-ups that go beyond the date list—subscriptions, travel weeks, and cross-border scheduling.
Next Holiday in Canada
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30, 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 1ThursdayPublicNationwidesource-reported
February 2026
Louis Riel Day
Feb 16MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedIslander Day
Feb 16MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedHeritage Day
Feb 16MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedFamily Day
Feb 16MondayPublicRegionalsource-reported
March 2026
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17TuesdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
April 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3FridayPublicNationwidesource-reportedEaster Monday
Apr 6MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedSaint George's Day
Apr 23ThursdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
May 2026
National Patriots' Day
May 18MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedVictoria Day
May 18MondayPublicNationwidesource-reported
June 2026
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21SundayPublicRegionalsource-reportedDiscovery Day
Jun 24WednesdayPublicRegionalsource-reportedFête nationale du Québec
National Holiday
Jun 24WednesdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
July 2026
Canada Day
Jul 1WednesdayPublicNationwidesource-reportedOrangemen's Day
Jul 12SundayPublicRegionalsource-reported
August 2026
Civic Holiday
Aug 3MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedBritish Columbia Day
Aug 3MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedHeritage Day
Aug 3MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedNew Brunswick Day
Aug 3MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedNatal Day
Aug 3MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedSaskatchewan Day
Aug 3MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedGold Cup Parade Day
Aug 17MondayPublicRegionalsource-reportedDiscovery Day
Aug 17MondayPublicRegionalsource-reported
September 2026
Labour Day
Sep 7MondayPublicNationwidesource-reportedNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30WednesdayPublicNationwidesource-reported
October 2026
Thanksgiving
Oct 12MondayPublicNationwidesource-reported
November 2026
Armistice Day
Nov 11WednesdayPublicRegionalsource-reportedRemembrance Day
Nov 11WednesdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
December 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25FridayPublicNationwidesource-reportedBoxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26SaturdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
Explore Other Countries
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 Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, which is 19 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.