Canada (CA)
Canada is the world's second-largest country by land area and one of the most immigration-friendly nations on earth.
Capital: Ottawa
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: CAD (CA$)
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Public Holidays 2026
17 holidays in Canada. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Jour de l'An
February 2026
Mon 9
British Columbia Family Day Public Holiday
Journée de la famille (C.-B.)
BC only — second Monday of February. Other provinces observe Family Day on the third Monday (Feb 16)
Mon 16
Family Day Public Holiday
Journée de la famille
Third Monday of February. Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick. Also observed as Heritage Day (Nova Scotia) and Louis Riel Day (Manitoba). Not observed in Quebec, BC (Feb 9), Newfoundland, PEI, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Vendredi saint
Federal and all provinces except Quebec
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Lundi de Pâques
Federal employees; Quebec, PEI; optional in most other provinces
May 2026
Mon 18
Victoria Day Public Holiday
Fête de la Reine
Monday before May 25. Federal and most provinces. Not a statutory holiday in NS, NB, PEI, NL. Quebec observes National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) on the same date
Mon 18
National Patriots' Day Public Holiday
Journée nationale des patriotes
Quebec only. Observed on the same date as Victoria Day in other provinces
June 2026
Wed 24
St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec National Holiday) Public Holiday
Fête nationale du Québec
Quebec only. One of the most celebrated holidays in Quebec — parades, concerts, and bonfires on the evening of June 23
July 2026
Wed 1
Canada Day Public Holiday
Fête du Canada
National day celebrating Confederation (1867). Falls on Wednesday in 2026. Fireworks, parades, and outdoor events nationwide
Thu 9
Nunavut Day Public Holiday
Fête du Nunavut
Nunavut only — commemorates the creation of Nunavut Territory on July 9, 1993
August 2026
Mon 3
Civic Holiday Public Holiday
Congé civique
First Monday of August. Called BC Day (BC), Civic Holiday (ON, AB, MB, NU), Simcoe Day (City of Toronto), New Brunswick Day (NB), Saskatchewan Day (SK), Natal Day (NS, Dartmouth). Not a statutory holiday in QC, NL, PEI, YT, NT
September 2026
Mon 7
Labour Day Public Holiday
Fête du Travail
First Monday of September. Observed in all provinces and territories. Marks the unofficial end of summer — many schools and institutions resume the following Tuesday
Wed 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Public Holiday
Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Orange Shirt Day. Federal employees and federally regulated industries; statutory holiday in BC, MB, PEI, NWT, NU, YT. Not yet a statutory holiday in ON, QC, AB, SK, NB, NS, NL as of 2026 — though many employers observe it
October 2026
Mon 12
Thanksgiving Public Holiday
Action de grâce
Second Monday of October — earlier than US Thanksgiving. Federal and most provinces. Not a statutory holiday in NS, NB, PEI, NL (treated as a discretionary holiday in Atlantic Canada)
November 2026
Wed 11
Remembrance Day Public Holiday
Jour du Souvenir
Federal employees; BC, AB, SK, MB, PEI, NB, NL, NT, YT, NU. Not a statutory public holiday in ON, QC, or NS — though commemorated with ceremonies. Poppies worn widely from late October
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Jour de Noël
Falls on a Friday in 2026. Observed in all provinces and territories
Sat 26
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Lendemain de Noël
Falls on a Saturday in 2026 — observed Monday December 28 in most contexts. Statutory holiday for federal employees, Ontario, NB, PEI, NL. Not a statutory holiday in BC, AB, SK, MB, QC, NS, YT, NT, NU. Major retail sales day across Canada
Note: Some holidays in Canada apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.