Remembrance Day 2026 in Canada is Wednesday, November 11. Use this
page to confirm the date, weekday, Canada calendar placement,
statutory holiday status notes, likely closure checks, and single-date
calendar action.
The important planning detail is that Remembrance Day is observed
across Canada, but the day-off, pay, school, and service-schedule
answer depends on the federal, provincial, territorial, or workplace
rule that applies.
Remembrance Day 2026 date: Wednesday, November 11Canada observance with province and territory rulesStat holiday treatment varies by jurisdictionSingle-date calendar file available
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2026 Date and Calendar
Date and weekday
Remembrance Day 2026 in Canada is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It
is a fixed-date observance, so the calendar date stays November 11
each year while the weekday changes.
If you are updating a work calendar, school note, family planner,
payroll reminder, appointment schedule, ceremony plan, or service
checklist, mark November 11 first. Then add a separate note for the
province, territory, employer, school board, bank, or local service
that controls your actual schedule.
Holiday
Remembrance Day
2026 date
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Month view
November 2026 Canada calendar
Common time
Many ceremonies include a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m.
Status
Federal holiday context with province and territory variation
Remembrance Day is not a simple one-word national answer for every
reader. It has federal holiday context, and it is treated as a statutory
or general holiday in some jurisdictions, but province, territory,
sector, employer, and school rules can change the practical result.
Use the Canada date first: Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Then check the
source that applies to your work, school, service, or location. This is
especially important for Ontario, where Remembrance Day is a major
source of public-holiday confusion.
Scope
Status note
Planning use
Federal / federally regulated
General holiday context
Use the Canada Labour Code general-holiday source when the worker or schedule is federally regulated.
Ontario
Major exception to check
Ontario's Employment Standards public holiday list does not include Remembrance Day, so many provincially regulated workers need a workplace-specific check.
British Columbia
Statutory holiday example
British Columbia lists Remembrance Day in its statutory holiday material, subject to the provincial employment standards rules that apply.
Alberta
General holiday example
Alberta lists Remembrance Day among general holidays, so users should check eligibility, pay, and holiday-work rules under Alberta guidance.
Nova Scotia
Special Act treatment
Nova Scotia uses Remembrance Day Act rules, so business closures and employee treatment should be checked against the provincial guidance.
Quebec
Not a standard CNESST statutory holiday
Quebec CNESST statutory holiday guidance does not treat November 11 as one of the standard listed statutory holidays; federal or workplace rules may still matter.
Coverage note: this table is a planning guide, not a
replacement for the applicable employment standard, school board,
workplace agreement, or local service notice.
What Is Closed on Remembrance Day in Canada?
The most reliable way to answer closure questions is to separate the
national date from the local schedule. November 11 is the date to check,
but the open-or-closed answer can differ for public offices, banks,
schools, mail counters, transit, clinics, libraries, retail stores, and
private workplaces.
If a schedule matters for pay, appointments, deliveries, school pickup,
or an in-person visit, confirm the organization-specific notice before
relying on a general Canada holiday label.
Federal and public offices
Start with the rule that applies
Federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, and workplace schedules are not identical. Check the government, employer, or public-service notice that controls the location you need.
Banks and payments
Check branch and payment timing
Bank branches, payment files, payroll timing, and transfer settlement can follow holiday schedules. Online banking may still be available while processing dates shift.
Schools and local services
Use local calendars
School boards, campuses, transit agencies, libraries, clinics, and service counters may publish local Remembrance Day schedules. Confirm the local calendar before making plans.
What Remembrance Day Means in Canada
Remembrance Day in Canada is a commemorative observance on November 11.
It honours people who served and died in military service and is tied to
the armistice that ended fighting in the First World War.
For this page, the meaning section stays concise because the main user
task is date and schedule planning. The poppy, wreaths, cenotaph
ceremonies, school observances, and the 11:00 a.m. silence help explain
the day, but they do not change the 2026 date or the province-specific
status checks.
Date meaning
November 11
Remembrance Day is observed on November 11, the anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in the First World War in 1918.
Common observance
11:00 a.m. silence
Many Canadians pause for a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. and take part in ceremonies, school programs, workplace observances, or local commemorations.
Poppy and ceremonies
A symbol, not a separate page task
The poppy, wreaths, cenotaphs, and ceremonies help explain the holiday, but this page stays focused on the 2026 date, status, closures, and calendar planning.
Add Remembrance Day 2026 to Your Calendar
Download a single-date ICS file for Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The file is designed for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook,
and other apps that support ICS files.
File title
Remembrance Day 2026 Canada
Date included
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
File includes
Single Remembrance Day calendar entry
Supported apps
Google, Apple, Outlook, ICS apps
File note: this download includes Remembrance Day
2026 only. For the full annual list, use the Canada public holidays
2026 calendar.
Compare the October 12 Canada holiday date, Thanksgiving weekend range, holiday status notes, and calendar file.
Remembrance Day 2026 Canada FAQ
When is Remembrance Day 2026 in Canada?
Remembrance Day 2026 in Canada is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Canada?
Remembrance Day has federal holiday context in Canada, but statutory holiday treatment varies by province, territory, workplace, and sector. Check the rule that applies to your location or job.
Where is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday?
Some jurisdictions treat Remembrance Day as a statutory or general holiday, while others do not use it as a standard public holiday for all provincially regulated workers. This page highlights official-source examples and links back to the full Canada 2026 calendar.
Is Remembrance Day a holiday in Ontario?
Ontario's Employment Standards public holiday list does not include Remembrance Day. Some workplaces or sectors may still observe it, so Ontario readers should check the employer, school, or service schedule that applies.
Are schools closed on Remembrance Day in Canada?
School closures are not controlled by one Canada-wide page. Check the province, school board, campus, or local calendar for the exact November 11 schedule.
What is closed on Remembrance Day in Canada?
Closures can include some public offices, banks, schools, service counters, and local facilities, but the exact answer varies. Use November 11 as the date to check, then confirm the organization-specific notice.
What is Remembrance Day in Canada?
Remembrance Day is a Canadian observance on November 11 that honours people who served and died in military service, with many ceremonies and moments of silence held around 11:00 a.m.
