Canada Public Holidays
Canada observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Canada observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Canada by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Canada.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Family Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Heritage Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Islander Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Louis Riel Day |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | Saint George's Day |
| May 18 | Monday | National Patriots' Day |
| May 18 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | National Aboriginal Day |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | Discovery Day |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | National Holiday |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Canada
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Canada by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and public services close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Canada listing includes nationwide observances and provincial or territorial holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Canada calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Family Day and related February holidays, Easter Monday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and many provincial civic holidays. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year and is observed nationwide.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A widely observed Christian holiday and a common anchor for spring long weekends.
- Victoria Day — 18 May 2026. A May long-weekend holiday observed in most provinces and territories.
- Canada Day — 1 July 2026. The national day marking Canadian confederation.
- Labour Day — 7 September 2026. A nationwide September public holiday often used for end-of-summer travel.
- Thanksgiving — 12 October 2026. Canada's autumn Thanksgiving, observed on the second Monday in October.
- Remembrance Day — 11 November 2026. Honors military veterans and the fallen; observed in much of the country.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday nationwide.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: February and Easter-related holidays vary by province and territory. Check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- Late spring and summer: Victoria Day weekend and Canada Day often drive domestic travel and event scheduling.
- Fall: Thanksgiving in October and Remembrance Day in November are common anchors for time off and public ceremonies.
- Year-end: Christmas-period public holidays often create extended breaks. Substitute or observed dates may apply when holidays fall on a weekend—confirm on the year view.
Plan Your Year Around CA Holidays
View Canada holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.