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Canada holidays 2026.

Canada public holidays 2026 — search the holiday calendar for public holidays, bank holidays, optional dates, observances, and local names.

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Dates to know
in Canada.

31holiday dates
Public holidayBank holidayOptional / regionalObservance

January

1 date

New Year's Day

Public holiday

February

4 dates

Louis Riel Day

Public holiday

Islander Day

Public holiday

Heritage Day

Public holiday

Family Day

Public holiday

March

1 date

Saint Patrick's Day

Public holiday

April

3 dates

Good Friday

Public holiday

Easter Monday

Public holiday

Saint George's Day

Public holiday

May

2 dates

National Patriots' Day

Public holiday

Victoria Day

Public holiday

June

3 dates

National Aboriginal Day

Public holiday

Discovery Day

Public holiday

National Holiday

Fête nationale du Québec

Public holiday

July

2 dates

Canada Day

Public holiday

Orangemen's Day

Public holiday

August

8 dates

Civic Holiday

Public holiday

British Columbia Day

Public holiday

Heritage Day

Public holiday

New Brunswick Day

Public holiday

Natal Day

Public holiday

Saskatchewan Day

Public holiday

Gold Cup Parade Day

Public holiday

Discovery Day

Public holiday

September

2 dates

Labour Day

Public holiday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Public holiday

October

1 date

Thanksgiving

Public holiday

November

2 dates

Armistice Day

Public holiday

Remembrance Day

Public holiday

December

2 dates

Christmas Day

Public holiday

St. Stephen's Day

Boxing Day

Public holiday

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About this holiday calendar

Plan 2026 in
Canada.

The Canada public holidays calendar for 2026 is a practical reference for work schedules, school planning, travel, customer support coverage, payroll deadlines, and family events. It brings the year’s dates into one searchable page so you can scan by month instead of checking several separate lists.

This Canada holiday list for 2026 includes New Year's Day, Louis Riel Day, Islander Day, Heritage Day, Family Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Good Friday. Each entry preserves the holiday name, local name when one is supplied, and category. Public holiday, bank holiday, optional or regional date, and observance are different signals, so the label matters when you are deciding whether offices, banks, schools, or public services will close.

Use the search field on this Canada holiday calendar when you already know part of a holiday name, or filter the 2026 list by category to focus on nationwide public holidays or regional observances. The country and year remain in the URL, making this page easy to bookmark or share with a team. Switch to the full Canada calendar view when you want to see weekends, every month, and each holiday marker in its position on the grid.

The Canada holiday calendar for 2026 includes listed dates across January, February, March, April, May and is intended as a planning reference for the Americas region. Holiday schedules can be changed by local authorities, and regional or religious dates may have different coverage than nationwide holidays. Confirm a critical closure or deadline with the relevant Canada authority before making a final commitment.

Helpful answers

Questions about
Canada holidays.

What are the public holidays in Canada in 2026?

This page lists 31 holiday and observance dates for Canada in 2026, grouped by month and labeled by category.

Does the Canada holiday calendar include regional dates?

Yes. The Canada holiday calendar for 2026 can include public holidays, bank holidays, optional or regional holidays, and observances. Check the category label and local authority before treating a regional date as a nationwide day off.

Can I search the Canada holiday list for 2026?

Yes. Use the holiday search field to filter the 31 listed Canada dates by English name, local name, or holiday type, then use the year selector to compare 2026 with the other available year.