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Canada: public holidays 2026

Canada: public holidays for 2026.

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2026 calendar

Common holidays across the country · Regional additions and different holiday arrangements are not included. This national calendar does not cover every sector or workplace and may not apply to all employees. Check the calendar for your state, province or city when planning.

Original holiday dates and substitute dates may both appear; not every date means an extra weekday off.

All dates use the Gregorian calendar and refer to the local date. Your workplace’s schedule may differ.

2026 calendar · Common holidays across the country
Date	Holiday name	About this holiday
Date January 1Thursday	Holiday name New Year's Day Public holiday About this holiday New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; provincial, territorial and other workplace rules may differ. References 1
Date April 3Friday	Holiday name Good Friday Public holiday About this holiday Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; rules for other workplaces may differ. References 1References 2
Date July 1Wednesday	Holiday name Canada Day Public holiday About this holiday Canada Day is the country’s national holiday, recalling Canada’s creation on July 1, 1867; the holiday was officially renamed Canada Day in 1982. It is also a general holiday under federal labour standards for employees of federally regulated employers. References 3References 1
Date September 7Monday	Holiday name Labour Day Public holiday About this holiday Labour Day recognizes workers and their contributions. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; provincial, territorial and other workplace rules may differ. References 1
Date December 25Friday	Holiday name Christmas Day Public holiday About this holiday Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; rules for other workplaces may differ. References 1References 4

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2025 calendar

Original holiday dates and substitute dates may both appear; not every date means an extra weekday off.

All dates use the Gregorian calendar and refer to the local date. Your workplace’s schedule may differ.

2025 calendar · Common holidays across the country
Date	Holiday name	About this holiday
Date January 1Wednesday	Holiday name New Year's Day Public holiday About this holiday New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; provincial, territorial and other workplace rules may differ. References 1
Date April 18Friday	Holiday name Good Friday Public holiday About this holiday Good Friday is the Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; rules for other workplaces may differ. References 1References 2
Date July 1Tuesday	Holiday name Canada Day Public holiday About this holiday Canada Day is the country’s national holiday, recalling Canada’s creation on July 1, 1867; the holiday was officially renamed Canada Day in 1982. It is also a general holiday under federal labour standards for employees of federally regulated employers. References 3References 1
Date September 1Monday	Holiday name Labour Day Public holiday About this holiday Labour Day recognizes workers and their contributions. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; provincial, territorial and other workplace rules may differ. References 1
Date December 25Thursday	Holiday name Christmas Day Public holiday About this holiday Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Canada’s federal labour standards list it as a general holiday for employees of federally regulated employers; rules for other workplaces may differ. References 1References 4

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