2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr 3, 2026 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, Aug 3, 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 24, 2027 |
| Canada Day | Thursday, Jul 1, 2027 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, Aug 2, 2027 |
| Labour Day | Monday, Sep 6, 2027 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Thursday, Sep 30, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, Oct 11, 2027 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, Nov 11, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 |
Weekend rule: When a general holiday falls on a non-working day, employees are generally entitled to a day off with pay added to their next working day or vacation.
Official source: Government of Canada, General holidays (Canada Labour Code). Dates are generated from the published rules; always confirm with your employer for time-off decisions.
Other countries: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Germany
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Canada have?
General holidays under the Canada Labour Code (federally regulated workplaces). Provinces set their own lists. This page lists 11 for 2026.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a general holiday falls on a non-working day, employees are generally entitled to a day off with pay added to their next working day or vacation.
Where do these dates come from?
They are generated from the rules published by Government of Canada, General holidays (Canada Labour Code) and checked against the official calendar.