🇨🇦Canada - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Canada in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 276 days ago | Public Holidays |
Groundhog Day | 2026-02-02 | 244 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentine's Day | 2026-02-14 | 232 days ago | Memorial Days |
St. Patrick’s Day | 2026-03-17 | 201 days ago | Memorial Days |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 184 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 182 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-05-10 | 147 days ago | Memorial Days |
Victoria Day | 2026-05-18 | 139 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2026-06-21 | 105 days ago | Memorial Days |
Canada Day | 2026-07-01 | 95 days ago | Public Holidays |
Civic Holiday | 2026-08-03 | 62 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2026-09-07 | 27 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 2026-09-30 | 4 days ago | Public Holidays |
Thanksgiving | 2026-10-12 | 8 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Halloween | 2026-10-31 | 27 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Remembrance Day | 2026-11-11 | 38 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 82 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 83 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Canada 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Canada has 12 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking time off
The following 6 breaks require no time off because the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Good Friday: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-05, 3 consecutive days
- Victoria Day: 2026-05-16 to 2026-05-18, 3 consecutive days
- Civic Holiday: 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-03, 3 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-07, 3 consecutive days
- Thanksgiving: 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- New Year's Day: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
In 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Canada provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.