Canada Statutory
Holidays 2026
A comprehensive guide to all federally and provincially recognized holidays across Canadas 10 provinces and 3 territories.
2026 Canada Federal HolidaysComplete List
| # | Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 – January to March | ||||
| 1 | New Years Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | – |
| Q2 – April to June | ||||
| 2 | Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | – |
| 3 | Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Federal Only |
| 4 | Victoria Day | May 18, 2026 | Monday | Patriots Day in QC |
| Q3 – July to September | ||||
| 5 | Canada Day | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| 6 | Civic Holiday | August 3, 2026 | Monday | Various Names |
| 7 | Labour Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | – |
| 8 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Orange Shirt Day |
| Q4 – October to December | ||||
| 9 | Thanksgiving Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday | – |
| 10 | Remembrance Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | – |
| 11 | Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | – |
| 12 | Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Observed Dec 28 |
New Years Day
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated with festivities, fireworks, and resolutions. Canadians ring in the new year with family gatherings and community celebrations from coast to coast.
CelebrationFamily Day
A February holiday celebrated under different names across provinces. Family Day promotes quality time with loved ones, while Manitoba honours Louis Riel, the Metis leader. First introduced in Alberta in 1990.
ProvincialGood Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed two days before Easter Sunday, with retail restrictions in place across most of the country.
ObservanceVictoria Day
Honours Queen Victoria and marks the unofficial start of summer. In Quebec, celebrated as National Patriots Day to honour the rebels of the 1837-1838 Lower Canada Rebellion.
PatrioticSt Jean Baptiste Day
Quebecs national holiday celebrating French-Canadian culture and heritage. Features parades, concerts, bonfires, and fireworks across the province.
Quebec OnlyCanada Day
The national day of Canada celebrating Confederation on July 1, 1867, when the Constitution Act united three colonies into a single country. Festivities include fireworks, parades, concerts, and citizenship ceremonies. Originally called Dominion Day until 1982.
National DayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Established in 2021 to honour children who never returned from residential schools, survivors, and their families. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, commemorating Phyllis Webstads story. A response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
RemembranceCivic Holiday
Known by many names: BC Day, Saskatchewan Day, New Brunswick Day, Heritage Day (Alberta). Not a statutory holiday everywhere but widely observed as a summer celebration.
ProvincialLabour Day
Celebrates the achievements of workers and the labour movement. First observed in Canada in 1872 following the Toronto Printers Strike. Became a federal holiday in 1894.
CelebrationThanksgiving Day
A day to give thanks for the harvest and blessings. Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October, earlier than the American holiday due to the more northern location and earlier harvest.
CelebrationRemembrance Day
Honours military members who died in service. Two minutes of silence observed at 11 AM at cenotaphs nationwide.
RemembranceChristmas Day
Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with family gatherings, gift exchanges, and festive meals.
CelebrationBoxing Day
Day after Christmas, famous for major retail sales events across the country.
CelebrationNational Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrates the heritage and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. Falls on the summer solstice, significant in many Indigenous cultures.
NWT and YukonDiscovery Day
Commemorates the discovery of gold in the Klondike on August 16, 1896, which sparked the famous Klondike Gold Rush. Third Monday of August.
Yukon OnlyNunavut Day
Celebrates the creation of Nunavut as a separate territory on July 9, 1993. Features traditional Inuit games and cultural performances.
Nunavut OnlyNewfoundland Heritage Days
Unique holidays including St Patricks Day (Mar 17), St Georges Day (Apr 20), St Johns Day (Jun 22), and Orangemens Day (Jul 13).
Newfoundland OnlyFebruary Holiday Names
The third Monday of February is celebrated differently across Canada with various provincial names.
- Family Day in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick
- Louis Riel Day in Manitoba
- Islander Day in Prince Edward Island
- Heritage Day in Nova Scotia
- No February holiday in Quebec, Newfoundland, or territories
Provincial Variations
Each province and territory has unique statutory holiday observances reflecting regional culture and history.
- Newfoundland has the most holidays at 14 per year
- Quebec observes Patriots Day instead of Victoria Day
- St Jean Baptiste Day is unique to Quebec
- Truth and Reconciliation is not statutory in all provinces
