10 General Holidays
Canada Public Holidays
View Canada public holidays 2026, including all federal statutory holidays, provincial observance notes, and long weekend planning dates. Coverage includes Ontario, BC, Quebec, and other provinces.
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Year 2026
13 Provinces & Territories
1 Observed Date
Canada Public Holidays 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Provincial note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | - | |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | - | |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Federal public service only (Treasury Board). Not one of the 10 Canada Labour Code general holidays. | |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day | Monday before May 25. Not observed in NS and NL. | |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day | - | |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Civic Holiday | Federal public service only (Treasury Board). Not one of the 10 Canada Labour Code general holidays. Name and observance vary by province. | |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | - | |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Federal employees and some provinces. Not yet a statutory holiday in all provinces. | |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving | Second Monday in October. Not observed in NS and NL. | |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | Federal employees. Provincial observance varies; ON and QC do not observe. | |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | - | |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 |
Data from canada-holidays.ca, Government of Canada – Federally Regulated Workplaces Last updated June 17, 2026
January
- New Year's Day Thursday
February
No holidays this month.
March
No holidays this month.
April
- Good Friday Friday
- Easter Monday Monday
May
- Victoria Day Monday
June
No holidays this month.
July
- Canada Day Wednesday
August
- Civic Holiday Monday
September
- Labour Day Monday
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wednesday
October
- Thanksgiving Monday
November
- Remembrance Day Wednesday
December
- Christmas Day Friday
- Boxing Day Monday · observed date
Provincial public holidays
Canada public holidays vary significantly by province. Check the province-specific page to confirm statutory holidays that apply to your location.
Ontario
9 statutory holidays including Family Day (Feb 16) and Boxing Day. Does not observe Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday.
View holidaysBritish Columbia
11 statutory holidays including BC Day (Aug 3) and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30). One of the most holiday-rich provinces.
View holidaysQuebec
8 statutory holidays with unique differences: Good Friday or Easter Monday at the employer's option (CNESST Section 60), plus Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Jun 24) as its national holiday.
View holidaysAlberta
9 statutory holidays including Family Day. Observes Remembrance Day and does not have Boxing Day as a statutory holiday.
Manitoba
Observes Louis Riel Day in February instead of Family Day. 9 statutory holidays total.
Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Each province has its own statutory holiday list. Check provincial employment standards for the exact dates applicable to your workplace.
Understanding Canada Holidays
Federal vs Provincial
Canada public holidays 2026 operate on two levels. The Canada Labour Code sets 10 general holidays that apply to all federally regulated employers — banks, telecommunications, interprovincial transport, and federally regulated industries. Provincial holidays are set by each province and territory under their own employment standards legislation. The number of Canada public holidays 2026 you are entitled to depends on whether your employer is federally or provincially regulated, and which province you work in. Federal public service employees receive 2 extra days beyond the Labour Code baseline. For most workers, the provincial list determines the actual Canada public holidays schedule.
Provincial Differences
Not all Canada public holidays 2026 apply in every province. Victoria Day is not observed in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in most provinces but not in Ontario or Quebec. Ontario and BC observe Family Day in February, while Quebec does not — so even the count of Canada public holidays 2026 per province varies from 8 in Quebec to 11 in BC. Quebec replaces Good Friday with Easter Monday, and adds Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day as its unique provincial holiday. Boxing Day is on the Canada public holidays 2026 list in Ontario but not in most other provinces.
Long Weekend Planning
Canada public holidays 2026 create several long weekends worth planning around. Family Day in February (ON and BC) gives workers an early-year break from the Canada public holidays calendar. Victoria Day in May is a popular long weekend for outdoor activities. Canada Day falls on a Wednesday in 2026, so it does not create a long weekend unless combined with leave. Labour Day in September marks the unofficial end of summer. Thanksgiving in October is the final Canada public holidays long weekend before the December holiday season. Use the province pages for Ontario, BC, and Quebec to confirm the exact Canada public holidays 2026 dates for your location.
FAQ
How many Canada public holidays are there in 2026?
The Canada Labour Code lists 10 general holidays that apply to all federally regulated employers. Federal public service employees receive 2 additional days (Easter Monday and a civic holiday), bringing their total to 12. The number of Canada public holidays 2026 you actually receive depends on whether your employer is federally or provincially regulated, and which province you work in. Ontario has 9 statutory holidays, BC has 11, and Quebec has 8.
What are the Canada public holidays 2026 dates?
The 10 Canada Labour Code general holidays for 2026 are: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), and Boxing Day observed (Dec 28). Federal public service employees additionally observe Easter Monday (Apr 6) and a civic holiday (Aug 3).
Is Canada Day 2026 a long weekend?
No. Canada Day falls on Wednesday July 1, 2026, so it does not create a long weekend on its own. To get a long weekend around Canada Day, you would need to take Monday June 29 or Friday July 3 as a vacation day.
Does Ontario observe all Canada public holidays 2026?
Ontario observes 9 statutory holidays in 2026 under the Employment Standards Act: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Ontario does not observe Remembrance Day, Easter Monday, or Civic Holiday as statutory holidays under provincial law, though some employers may offer them as additional days.
What are the BC public holidays 2026?
British Columbia observes 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, BC Day (Aug 3), Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day. BC does not observe Boxing Day as a statutory holiday.
What are the Quebec public holidays 2026?
Quebec observes 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Good Friday or Easter Monday (employer's choice under CNESST Section 60), National Patriots' Day (May 18), Canada Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Jun 24), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Quebec does not observe Remembrance Day or Boxing Day as statutory holidays.
What is the difference between federal and provincial holidays in Canada?
The Canada public holidays 2026 list operates on two levels. Federal statutory holidays apply to employees in federally regulated industries such as banking, telecommunications, interprovincial transportation, and federal government. Provincial statutory holidays apply to all other workers under provincial employment standards. Most Canadians are covered by provincial rules, so the provincial holiday list determines your entitlements rather than the federal Canada public holidays 2026 schedule.
Is Remembrance Day a public holiday in all Canadian provinces in 2026?
No. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday for federal employees and in most provinces, but it is not a statutory holiday in Ontario or Quebec. Employees in those provinces may still have the day off if their employer chooses to observe it, but there is no legal obligation under provincial employment standards.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday across Canada in 2026?
Boxing Day falls on Saturday December 26, 2026, with an observed date of Monday December 28 for those who observe it. Boxing Day is a statutory holiday mainly for Ontario workers and federally regulated employees. Most other provinces, including BC and Quebec, do not include Boxing Day in their statutory holiday lists.
When is Family Day in Canada 2026?
Family Day is one of the Canada public holidays 2026 observed only in select provinces. It falls on Monday February 16, 2026, in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and New Brunswick, but not in Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Prince Edward Island. Each province that includes Family Day in its Canada public holidays 2026 list may use a slightly different name, but the date is consistent across participating provinces.