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2026 Canada Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Canada, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

31

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

August

8 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

National Aboriginal Day

10 days away

About Canada holidays in 2026

In 2026, Canada observes a variety of holidays, ranging from national celebrations to provincial and territorial observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes significant dates like Family Day, Victoria Day, and Canada Day. The latter half of the year features Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, and Remembrance Day, culminating in Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 16, 2026MondayFamily Day
February 16, 2026MondayHeritage Day
February 16, 2026MondayIslander Day
February 16, 2026MondayLouis Riel Day
March 17, 2026TuesdaySaint Patrick's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 23, 2026ThursdaySaint George's Day
May 18, 2026MondayNational Patriots' Day
May 18, 2026MondayVictoria Day
June 21, 2026SundayNational Aboriginal Day
June 24, 2026WednesdayDiscovery Day
June 24, 2026WednesdayNational Holiday
July 1, 2026WednesdayCanada Day
July 12, 2026SundayOrangemen's Day
August 3, 2026MondayBritish Columbia Day
August 3, 2026MondayCivic Holiday
August 3, 2026MondayHeritage Day
August 3, 2026MondayNatal Day
August 3, 2026MondayNew Brunswick Day
August 3, 2026MondaySaskatchewan Day
August 17, 2026MondayDiscovery Day
August 17, 2026MondayGold Cup Parade Day
September 7, 2026MondayLabour Day
September 30, 2026WednesdayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 12, 2026MondayThanksgiving
November 11, 2026WednesdayArmistice Day
November 11, 2026WednesdayRemembrance Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Canada holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on different dates or have unique names across various provinces and territories.
  • Some holidays are specific to individual provinces or territories and are not observed nationwide.
  • The calendar includes a mix of fixed-date holidays and those that fall on a specific day of the week or month.
  • Check the selected year for the most accurate holiday information, as dates can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Canada shows a notable concentration in the late summer, particularly in August, with multiple provincial and regional observances. This period is followed by a relatively quieter September before a cluster of significant national holidays in the autumn, including Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day.

The early part of the year features a few widely recognized holidays, with a notable cluster in February due to provincial variations of Family Day. Spring and early summer present a more dispersed pattern of holidays, including national and provincial observances.

The year concludes with a few holidays in December, mirroring the start of the year with a few significant observances.

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