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Canada Calendar 2026
Statutory holiday Federal or varies Provincial / territorial
Use this Canada public holidays calendar 2026 to scan Canada public holidays 2026, Canada statutory holidays 2026, and Canada holidays 2026 dates in one full-year view before checking province or territory coverage.
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Canada Statutory Holidays 2026
Use this Canada statutory holidays 2026 section as the main Canada holidays 2026 list. It shows Canada public holidays 2026 with dates, weekdays, and coverage notes, so you can check Canada holidays 2026 dates before planning work, payroll, school breaks, or travel.
Federal General Holidays in Canada 2026
This Canada statutory holidays 2026 table follows the Canada Labour Code general holiday list for federally regulated employees. Use it as the federal baseline before checking Canada federal holidays 2026 rules for your workplace.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Federal general holiday for federally regulated employees. |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Federal general holiday for federally regulated employees. |
| Victoria Day | May 18, 2026 | Monday | Federal general holiday; Quebec observes National Patriots' Day on the same date. |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Federal general holiday for federally regulated employees. |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Federal general holiday for federally regulated employees. |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Federal statutory holiday; provincial and territorial coverage varies. |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Federal general holiday; provincial coverage can vary. |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Federal general holiday; provincial and territorial coverage varies. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Federal general holiday for federally regulated employees. |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Federal general holiday; provincial or private-sector coverage may differ. |
Province and Territory Holiday Dates to Check
Use this section with the Canada public holidays 2026 calendar because many dates depend on province, territory, public-sector rules, or employer policy. It highlights Canada provincial holidays 2026 and regional dates that should be checked before planning.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Day / Louis Riel Day / Islander Day / Heritage Day | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Province-specific | Regional February holiday; name and statutory coverage vary by province. |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Federal / public sector | Listed by Canada.ca as a 2026 public holiday; coverage depends on federal public-sector, provincial, or employer rules. |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Quebec | Quebec statutory holiday. |
| Civic Holiday / Heritage Day / Saskatchewan Day | August 3, 2026 | Monday | Province / territory-specific | Regional August holiday; name and statutory coverage vary by province or territory. |
Upcoming Canada Statutory Holidays in 2026
See the next Canada statutory holidays 2026 dates remaining in the year. This module supports the Canada public holidays 2026 schedule by showing upcoming dates with federal, provincial, and territorial coverage notes.
New Year's Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Family Day / Louis Riel Day / Islander Day / Heritage Day
Coverage: Province-specific
Regional February holiday; name and statutory coverage vary by province.
Good Friday
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Easter Monday
Coverage: Federal / public sector
Listed by Canada.ca as a 2026 public holiday; coverage depends on federal public-sector, provincial, or employer rules.
Victoria Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Coverage: Quebec
Quebec statutory holiday.
Canada Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Civic Holiday / Heritage Day / Saskatchewan Day
Coverage: Province / territory-specific
Regional August holiday; name and statutory coverage vary by province or territory.
Labour Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Thanksgiving Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Remembrance Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Christmas Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
Boxing Day
Coverage: Federally regulated employees
Check province, territory, or employer rules if you are not federally regulated.
All 2026 Canada statutory holiday dates listed on this page have passed. See the full tables above for the complete 2026 schedule.
Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Holiday Differences
Canada public holidays 2026 and Canada statutory holidays 2026 do not apply in exactly the same way everywhere. Coverage depends on federal rules, provincial or territorial law, and sometimes the type of employer, so use these notes before treating a date as a guaranteed day off.
Federal holidays and federally regulated employees
Canada federal holidays 2026 are most important for federally regulated employers and federal public-sector planning. The federal list is useful for banks, federal workplaces, and national planning, but province or territory rules still matter for many workers.
Provincial and territorial holidays
Canada provincial holidays 2026 can differ by province or territory. A date such as a civic holiday may be observed in some places, named differently, or handled differently by employers.
Family Day and regional February holidays
Family Day Canada 2026 falls on February 16 in many places, but it is not one single Canada-wide holiday name. Depending on the province, it may appear as Family Day, Louis Riel Day, Islander Day, or Heritage Day, and coverage must be checked locally.
Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada
Truth and Reconciliation Day Canada 2026 falls on September 30 and is a federal statutory holiday. Provincial and territorial treatment can vary, so users should check the rule that applies to their workplace or location.
Canada Holiday Sources and Update Notes
The Canada public holidays calendar 2026 separates federal general holidays from province and territory dates, so Canada statutory holidays 2026 and regional holidays are not presented as one Canada-wide list when coverage differs.
Canada.ca Public holidays
Official Canada.ca public holiday reference used to cross-check 2026 public-sector dates and national date labels.
Open official sourceCanada Labour Code general holidays
Official federal labour standards source for general holidays for federally regulated employees.
Open official sourceOntario public holidays
Official provincial source used to verify province-specific statutory holiday coverage examples.
Open official sourceBritish Columbia statutory holidays
Official provincial source used to check statutory holidays and provincial eligibility rules.
Open official sourceQuebec national holiday
Official Quebec source used to support Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day as a province-specific holiday.
Open official sourceUpdate note
Dates on this page are stored as static 2026 calendar data. When an official federal, provincial, or territorial source changes a date or coverage rule, the Canada public holidays 2026 source is checked before the page data is updated.
Canada Public Holidays 2026 FAQ
What are the Canada statutory holidays in 2026?
For federally regulated employees, Canada statutory holidays 2026 include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Provinces and territories can add or name holidays differently, so this Canada public holidays 2026 page separates federal dates from regional dates to check.
Are Canada public holidays the same in every province?
No. Canada public holidays 2026 are not identical in every province or territory. Some dates are broadly recognized, while other holidays depend on the province or territory. For example, Family Day Canada 2026 may be treated as Family Day, Louis Riel Day, Islander Day, or Heritage Day depending on the province. Always check the coverage note and official regional source for the location you need.
What is the difference between federal and provincial holidays in Canada?
Canada federal holidays 2026 mainly apply to federally regulated workplaces. Canada provincial holidays 2026 are set by each province or territory and may apply to different workers, businesses, schools, or public offices. That is why this page separates federal general holidays from province and territory dates to check.
Is Truth and Reconciliation Day a holiday in Canada in 2026?
Yes. Truth and Reconciliation Day Canada 2026 falls on September 30 and is listed as a federal statutory holiday. Provincial and territorial treatment can vary, so users should check the rule that applies to their workplace or location.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in 2026?
Yes. Canada Day falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It is marked in the Canada Calendar 2026 and listed in the federal general holidays table on this Canada public holidays 2026 page.