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Public holidays in Canada (2026)

Public holidays
Canada has 31 public holidays in 2026.

Next up: Thanksgiving — Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 8 days).

Public holidays in Canada, 2026
Jan 1, 2026New Year's Day
Feb 16, 2026Louis Riel Day
Feb 16, 2026Islander Day
Feb 16, 2026Heritage Day
Feb 16, 2026Family Day
Mar 17, 2026Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3, 2026Good Friday
Apr 6, 2026Easter Monday
Apr 23, 2026Saint George's Day
May 18, 2026National Patriots' Day
May 18, 2026Victoria Day
Jun 21, 2026National Aboriginal Day
Jun 24, 2026Discovery Day
Jun 24, 2026Fête nationale du Québec (National Holiday)
Jul 1, 2026Canada Day
Jul 12, 2026Orangemen's Day
Aug 3, 2026Civic Holiday
Aug 3, 2026British Columbia Day
Aug 3, 2026Heritage Day
Aug 3, 2026New Brunswick Day
Aug 3, 2026Natal Day
Aug 3, 2026Saskatchewan Day
Aug 17, 2026Gold Cup Parade Day
Aug 17, 2026Discovery Day
Sep 7, 2026Labour Day
Sep 30, 2026National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 12, 2026Thanksgiving
Nov 11, 2026Armistice Day
Nov 11, 2026Remembrance Day
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day)

Updated October 4, 2026

Common questions

When is the next public holiday in Canada?

Thanksgiving, on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 8 days).

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada has 31 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.