Public Holidays in Canada 2026 🇨🇦

Canada has 7 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Labor Day on 7. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Canada.

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This year, Canada observes 11 public holidays , with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Labor Day on 7. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Canada Day.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday Long weekend	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Long weekends in Canada 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Labor Day — 7. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
Thanksgiving Day — 12. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend
Boxing Day (observed) — 28. Dec (Monday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in Canada

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Good Friday: 3. Apr 2026 → 26. Mar 2027
Victoria Day: 18. May 2026 → 24. May 2027
Labor Day: 7. Sep 2026 → 6. Sep 2027
Thanksgiving Day: 12. Oct 2026 → 11. Oct 2027

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State & Regional Holidays in Canada

Alberta Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

British Columbia Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Manitoba Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

New Brunswick Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Newfoundland and Labrador Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Nouvelle-Écosse Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Northwest Territories Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Nunavut Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Ontario Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Public holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Prince Edward Island Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Quebec Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Government holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Saskatchewan Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Government holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

Yukon Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
17. Aug	Monday	Discovery Day	Public holiday
7. Sep	Monday	Labor Day	Public holiday
30. Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Government holiday
28. Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)	Government holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada observes 7 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Labor Day on 7. Sep.

Are public holidays in Canada the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.