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Canadian Thanksgiving 2026 Date: October Holiday Basics
In brief
Canadian Thanksgiving is observed on the second Monday of October. In 2026 confirm school and retail holiday schedules on provincial calendars; it is not the same date as U.S. Thanksgiving in November.
Canadian Thanksgiving is observed on the second Monday of October. In 2026 confirm school and retail holiday schedules on provincial calendars; it is not the same date as U.S. Thanksgiving in November.
Is it a Monday holiday?
Federally and in many provinces it is a Monday statutory holiday — confirm locally.
Travel tip?
Book trains and flights early for the long weekend.
U.S. Thanksgiving link?
See thanksgiving-2026-when-to-book-flights for U.S. timing context.
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.
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