Canada Public Holidays 2026–2027
Federal general holidays and provincial and territorial public holidays for 2026 and 2027, refreshed automatically.
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Federal general holidays
These apply to federally regulated workplaces (banks, airlines, telecoms, post). Most provinces and territories follow similar lists, with differences below.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Good Friday | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Victoria Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Canada Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Labour Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Remembrance Day | Federal Federal general holiday; provincial status varies. | |
| Christmas Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Boxing Day | Federal Federal general holiday; provincial status varies. |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Good Friday | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Victoria Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Canada Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Labour Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Remembrance Day | Federal Federal general holiday; provincial status varies. | |
| Christmas Day | Federal General holiday for federally regulated workplaces. | |
| Boxing Day | Federal Federal general holiday; provincial status varies. |
Provincial and territorial holidays
This table comes from Nager.Date and lists days observed in the provinces and territories shown. It can include optional and commemorative days (for example Easter Monday in Alberta or Saint Patrick’s Day in Newfoundland and Labrador) that are not statutory holidays for every worker. Confirm your statutory days with your province’s labour standards office or your employer.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Family Day | Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan | |
| Heritage Day | Nova Scotia | |
| Islander Day | Prince Edward Island | |
| Louis Riel Day | Manitoba | |
| Saint Patrick's Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Easter Monday | Alberta, Prince Edward Island | |
| Saint George's Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| National Patriots' Day | Quebec | |
| National Aboriginal Day | Northwest Territories | |
| Discovery Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| National Holiday | Quebec | |
| Orangemen's Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| British Columbia Day | British Columbia | |
| Civic Holiday | Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario | |
| Heritage Day | Alberta, Yukon | |
| Natal Day | Nova Scotia | |
| New Brunswick Day | New Brunswick | |
| Saskatchewan Day | Saskatchewan | |
| Discovery Day | Yukon | |
| Gold Cup Parade Day | Prince Edward Island | |
| Remembrance Day | Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon | |
| St. Stephen's Day | Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Family Day | Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan | |
| Heritage Day | Nova Scotia | |
| Islander Day | Prince Edward Island | |
| Louis Riel Day | Manitoba | |
| Saint Patrick's Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Easter Monday | Alberta, Prince Edward Island | |
| Saint George's Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| National Patriots' Day | Quebec | |
| National Aboriginal Day | Northwest Territories | |
| Discovery Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| National Holiday | Quebec | |
| Orangemen's Day | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| British Columbia Day | British Columbia | |
| Civic Holiday | Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario | |
| Heritage Day | Alberta, Yukon | |
| Natal Day | Nova Scotia | |
| New Brunswick Day | New Brunswick | |
| Saskatchewan Day | Saskatchewan | |
| Discovery Day | Yukon | |
| Gold Cup Parade Day | Prince Edward Island | |
| Remembrance Day | Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon | |
| St. Stephen's Day | Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island |
Good to know
- Employees of provincially regulated employers (most retail, restaurants and offices) follow provincial lists, which are not identical to the federal one.
- Thanksgiving is the second Monday of October, and Victoria Day is the Monday before May 25.
- If a holiday falls on a weekend, rules for a day off in lieu differ by province.
- Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick mark Family Day in February, with other provinces using names like Louis Riel Day, Islander Day or Heritage Day.
Frequently asked questions
What are the federal statutory holidays in Canada in 2026?
New Year’s Day, Good Friday (April 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day, Labour Day (September 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), Thanksgiving (October 12), Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
When is Victoria Day 2027?
Monday, May 24, 2027.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving 2026 and 2027?
Monday, October 12, 2026 and Monday, October 11, 2027.
Is Remembrance Day a holiday everywhere?
It is a federal general holiday, but only some provinces and territories treat it as a statutory holiday.
Where does the data come from?
The federal list is checked against the Government of Canada and the Nager.Date API. The provincial table comes from Nager.Date, a free API.
Sources and attribution
- Nager.Date public holiday API: Public holiday data from Nager.Date (free Community API)
- Government of Canada: Federal general holidays from Canada.ca (Canada Labour Code)