Canada Statutory Holidays 2026
Canada has federal statutory holidays that apply nationwide to federally regulated workplaces, plus provincial holidays that vary. In 2026 there are 10 federal statutory holidays. Because Boxing Day (Dec 26) is a Saturday, its substitute day off moves to Monday Dec 28.
Federal holidays
10
Provinces & territories
13
Longest break
Christmas · 4 days
Substitute day
Boxing Day → Dec 28
2026 Canada calendar
01January
02February
03March
04April
05May
06June
07July
08August
09September
10October
11November
12December
Canada public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria DayThe Monday preceding May 25. Not observed as a statutory holiday in some Atlantic provinces.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationA federal statutory holiday since 2021. Also a statutory holiday in several provinces and territories, but not all.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | ThanksgivingStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance DayA statutory holiday federally and in most provinces, but not in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia or Manitoba.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday, so the substitute day off is Monday Dec 28. Among provinces, only Ontario observes Boxing Day as a statutory holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
Canada long weekends in 2026
Good Friday
3 daysApr 3 – 5
Victoria Day
3 daysMay 16 – 18
Known as the "May long weekend" — the unofficial start of summer.
Labour Day
3 daysSep 5 – 7
Thanksgiving
3 daysOct 10 – 12
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
Christmas Day on Friday through the Boxing Day substitute on Monday — four days in a row.
Federal statutory holidays vs provincial holidays
Canada does not have a single national holiday list. The federal government sets statutory ("general") holidays under the Canada Labour Code, which apply to federally regulated industries such as banks, airlines, telecoms and the public service — nationwide. Everyone else follows the employment standards of their province or territory.
This is why the "number of stat holidays" depends on where you work. Some federal holidays — Remembrance Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day — are not statutory holidays in every province. When a holiday falls on a weekend, most jurisdictions grant a substitute day off on the following Monday.
Provincial differences: Family Day, Civic Holiday and more
Family Day is a provincial holiday on the third Monday of February (Feb 16, 2026) in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and New Brunswick; Manitoba calls it Louis Riel Day and Nova Scotia calls it Heritage Day. Quebec's National Holiday (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) is June 24.
The Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August (Aug 3, 2026) is observed in most provinces under local names — Terry Fox Day (Manitoba), Natal Day (Nova Scotia), Heritage Day (Alberta) or simply the August long weekend. It is not a statutory holiday everywhere. Always check the rules for your province or territory.
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Official sources & data
- Statutory holidays for federally regulated employeesVisit sourceGovernment of Canada
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays are there in Canada in 2026?+
There are 10 federal statutory holidays in 2026, which apply nationwide to federally regulated workplaces. The number for provincially regulated workers depends on the province — most provinces recognise 9 to 12, adding days like Family Day and the Civic Holiday while not always including Remembrance Day or Boxing Day.
Why is the Boxing Day holiday on December 28 in 2026?+
Boxing Day is December 26, which falls on a Saturday in 2026. When a statutory holiday lands on a weekend, a substitute day off is given — usually the following Monday — so the day off moves to Monday December 28.
When is Victoria Day 2026?+
Victoria Day is Monday May 18, 2026 — the Monday preceding May 25. It is the traditional "May long weekend" and the unofficial start of the summer season in Canada.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday across Canada?+
Remembrance Day (November 11) is a statutory holiday federally and in most provinces and territories, but it is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia or Manitoba, where it is commemorated without a mandated day off.
What are the long weekends in Canada in 2026?+
The main long weekends are Victoria Day (May 16–18), the August Civic Holiday (Aug 1–3), Labour Day (Sep 5–7), Thanksgiving (Oct 10–12) and Christmas (Dec 25–28). Family Day in February also gives many provinces a three-day weekend.
