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Canada public holidays

General holidays under the Canada Labour Code (federally regulated workplaces). Provinces set their own lists.

2026

HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, Jan 1, 2026
Good FridayFriday, Apr 3, 2026
Victoria DayMonday, May 18, 2026
Canada DayWednesday, Jul 1, 2026
Civic HolidayMonday, Aug 3, 2026
Labour DayMonday, Sep 7, 2026
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWednesday, Sep 30, 2026
Thanksgiving DayMonday, Oct 12, 2026
Remembrance DayWednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, Dec 25, 2026
Boxing DaySaturday, Dec 26, 2026

2027

HolidayDate
New Year's DayFriday, Jan 1, 2027
Good FridayFriday, Mar 26, 2027
Victoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027
Canada DayThursday, Jul 1, 2027
Civic HolidayMonday, Aug 2, 2027
Labour DayMonday, Sep 6, 2027
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, Sep 30, 2027
Thanksgiving DayMonday, Oct 11, 2027
Remembrance DayThursday, Nov 11, 2027
Christmas DaySaturday, Dec 25, 2027
Boxing DaySunday, 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.