Canada Holidays, Observances & Calendar 2026

Find the complete list of public holidays, observances, and the full monthly Calendar for Canada in 2026. Discover official national holidays, important cultural dates, and plan your year with this country-specific holiday guide.

Total Holidays 124
Public Holidays 12
Observances 112
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Calendar 2026
Holidays 2026
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Holidays & Observances in Canada in 2026

New Year's Day
Statutory Holiday
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Epiphany
Observance, Christian
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Orthodox Christmas Day
Orthodox
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Orthodox New Year
Orthodox
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, January 16, 2026
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)
Jewish holiday
Monday, February 2, 2026
Groundhog Day
Observance
Monday, February 2, 2026
Valentine's Day
Observance
Saturday, February 14, 2026
National Flag of Canada Day
Observance
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Louis Riel Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, February 16, 2026
Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, February 16, 2026
Islander Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, February 16, 2026
Family Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, February 16, 2026
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Christian
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Lunar New Year
Observance
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Ash Wednesday
Christian
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Yukon Heritage Day
Local de facto holiday
Friday, February 20, 2026
St David's Day
Observance
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Purim
Jewish holiday
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Daylight Saving Time starts
Clock Change/Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Commonwealth Day
Observance
Monday, March 9, 2026
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
Muslim
Sunday, March 15, 2026
St. Patrick's Day
Local Holiday
Monday, March 16, 2026
St. Patrick's Day
Observance
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, March 20, 2026
March Equinox
Season
Friday, March 20, 2026
Palm Sunday
Christian
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Maundy Thursday
Christian
Thursday, April 2, 2026
First day of Passover
Jewish holiday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Good Friday
Statutory Holiday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Holy Saturday
Christian
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Easter Sunday
Designated Retail Closing Day
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
Shops Closing Day
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
Observance, Christian
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Monday
Statutory Holiday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Optional Holiday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Local de facto holiday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Tartan Day
Observance
Monday, April 6, 2026
Last day of Passover
Jewish holiday
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Vimy Ridge Day
Observance
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox
Friday, April 10, 2026
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Orthodox
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Orthodox Easter
Orthodox
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox
Monday, April 13, 2026
Yom HaShoah
Jewish commemoration
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
St. George's Day
Local Holiday
Monday, April 20, 2026
Yom HaAtzmaut
Jewish holiday
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lag B'Omer
Jewish holiday
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mothers' Day
Observance
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Ascension Day
Christian
Thursday, May 14, 2026
National Patriots' Day
Local Holiday
Monday, May 18, 2026
Victoria Day
Statutory Holiday
Monday, May 18, 2026
Shavuot
Jewish holiday
Friday, May 22, 2026
Pentecost
Christian
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Whit Monday
Christian
Monday, May 25, 2026
Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Trinity Sunday
Christian
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Corpus Christi
Christian
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Fathers' Day
Observance
Sunday, June 21, 2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Observance
Sunday, June 21, 2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Local Holiday
Sunday, June 21, 2026
June Solstice
Season
Sunday, June 21, 2026
June Holiday
Local Holiday
Monday, June 22, 2026
St. Jean Baptiste Day
Local Holiday
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Ashura (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Friday, June 26, 2026
Memorial Day
Local Holiday
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Canada Day
Statutory Holiday
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Nunavut Day
Local Holiday
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Orangemen's Day
Local Holiday
Monday, July 13, 2026
Tisha B'Av
Jewish holiday
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Civic/Provincial Day
Statutory Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Civic/Provincial Day
Local Observance
Monday, August 3, 2026
Saskatchewan Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Terry Fox Day
Local Observance
Monday, August 3, 2026
New Brunswick Day
Prescribed Day of Rest
Monday, August 3, 2026
British Columbia Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Natal Day
Common Local Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
Heritage Day
Optional Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2026
The Royal St John's Regatta (Regatta Day)
Local Holiday
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Assumption of Mary
Christian
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Discovery Day
Local Holiday
Monday, August 17, 2026
Gold Cup Parade
Local Holiday
Friday, August 21, 2026
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date)
Muslim
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Labour Day
Statutory Holiday
Monday, September 7, 2026
Rosh Hashana
Jewish holiday
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Yom Kippur
Jewish holiday
Monday, September 21, 2026
September Equinox
Season
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
First day of Sukkot
Jewish holiday
Saturday, September 26, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Federal Employees Holiday
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Statutory Holiday
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Hoshana Rabbah
Jewish holiday
Friday, October 2, 2026
Shemini Atzeret
Jewish holiday
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Christian
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Simchat Torah
Jewish holiday
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Statutory Holiday
Monday, October 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Designated Retail Closing Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Observance
Monday, October 12, 2026
Healthcare Aide Day
Local Observance
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Halloween
Observance
Saturday, October 31, 2026
All Saints' Day
Observance, Christian
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends
Clock Change/Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Souls' Day
Observance, Christian
Monday, November 2, 2026
National Aboriginal Veterans Day
Observance
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Remembrance Day
Observance
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Remembrance Day
Statutory Holiday
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Remembrance Day
Designated Retail Closing Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
First Sunday of Advent
Observance
Sunday, November 29, 2026
First Day of Hanukkah
Jewish holiday
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Christian
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
Observance
Friday, December 11, 2026
Last day of Hanukkah
Jewish holiday
Saturday, December 12, 2026
December Solstice
Season
Monday, December 21, 2026
Christmas Eve
Provincial Public Sector Holiday
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Eve
Observance
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Day
Statutory Holiday
Friday, December 25, 2026
Kwanzaa (first day)
Observance
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Boxing Day
Statutory Holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Boxing Day
Designated Retail Closing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Boxing Day
Local de facto holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Boxing Day
Optional Holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Boxing Day
Provincial Public Sector Holiday
Saturday, December 26, 2026
New Year's Eve
Observance
Thursday, December 31, 2026

Canada Holidays 2026 - FAQs

1. How many public holidays are there in Canada in 2026?
➥ Canada has several official public holidays in 2026, including national holidays and other important observances listed on this page. The exact number may vary depending on regional and optional holidays.
2. What are the national holidays in Canada in 2026?
➥ National holidays in Canada include officially recognized days observed across the country, such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. A full list is available in the holiday table above.
3. Are Carnival days public holidays in Canada?
➥ Carnival days in Canada are widely celebrated, but their status as official public holidays can vary by region and employer. This calendar highlights nationally recognized holidays and major observances for 2026.
4. Do holidays in Canada change every year?
➥ Some holidays in Canada fall on fixed dates each year, while others are movable and depend on religious or cultural calendars. This page reflects the dates specific to 2026.
5. Is this holiday calendar updated from official sources?
➥ The holiday information on this page is compiled from official government publications and widely accepted public records to ensure accuracy for planning and reference purposes.

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