Canadian Statutory Holidays 2026
9 holidays in 2026
January 2026
View January →| Date | Holiday |
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| 01 | New Year's Day |
April 2026
View April →| Date | Holiday |
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| 03 | Good Friday |
May 2026
View May →| Date | Holiday |
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| 18 | Victoria Day |
July 2026
View July →| Date | Holiday |
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| 01 | Canada Day |
September 2026
View September →| Date | Holiday |
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| 07 | Labour Day |
October 2026
View October →| Date | Holiday |
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| 12 | Thanksgiving Day |
November 2026
View November →| Date | Holiday |
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| 11 | Remembrance Day |
December 2026
View December →| Date | Holiday |
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| 25 | Christmas Day |
| 26 | Boxing Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many statutory holidays does Canada have in 2026?
In 2026, Canada has 9 statutory holidays (These are the federal statutory holidays per the Canada Labour Code. Individual provinces observe additional holidays (e.g. Family Day in most provinces, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec, Civic Holiday in August)).
When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2026?
Canadian Thanksgiving 2026 falls on October 12. It is always the second Monday of October — distinct from US Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.
Why is Canada Day on July 1st?
Canada Day commemorates Canadian Confederation — the union of the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867 under the British North America Act. Until 1982 the holiday was called "Dominion Day".
What is Victoria Day?
Victoria Day honours the birthday of Queen Victoria of Britain (born 1819) and also marks the official birthday of the reigning Canadian sovereign. It is observed on the Monday on or before May 24, and for many Canadians marks the unofficial start of summer.