Canada Public Holidays 2026
Canada has 5 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 18 May | Victoria Day optional |
| Wed 1 Jul | Canada Day |
| Mon 7 Sep | Labor Day |
| Wed 30 Sep | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation optional |
| Mon 12 Oct | Thanksgiving Day optional |
| Wed 11 Nov | Remembrance Day optional |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day optional |
| Mon 28 Dec | Boxing Day (observed) optional |
2026 holiday calendar — Canada
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Canada in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around New Year's Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |  Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 3 – Sun 5 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday | Seoul |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 27 Jun – Wed 1 Jul | Mon 29 – Tue 30 Jun | Canada Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 Sep | No leave needed | Labor Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Canada holidays in 2026 at a glance
Canada has 5 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Fri 25 Dec. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
Compare with Canada public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
- 5 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Government of Canada – General holidays (federal) · python-holidays – open holiday rules