Federal and Provincial Holidays in Canada (2026) 🇨🇦

Q: When is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 94 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Canada?

The most recent public holiday in Canada was Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026 — 15 days ago.

Q: How does Canada's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Canada has 5 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:United States: 12 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Canada have in 2027?

Canada will have 6 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Does Canada have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Canada has 13 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Canada observes 5 public holidays this year, with 6 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was Labor Day.

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This year, Canada observes 5 public holidays, with 6 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Labor Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Canada.

2026 National Holidays in Canada

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

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State & Regional Holidays in Canada

Alberta Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Family Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

British Columbia Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Family Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
3 Aug	Monday	British Columbia Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Manitoba Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Louis Riel Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

New Brunswick Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Family Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
3 Aug	Monday	New Brunswick Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Nouvelle-Écosse Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Heritage Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Nunavut Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
9 Jul	Thursday	Nunavut Day
3 Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Ontario Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Family Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day

Quebec Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	National Patriots' Day
24 Jun	Wednesday	Saint John the Baptist Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Saskatchewan Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Family Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
3 Aug	Monday	Saskatchewan Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Newfoundland and Labrador Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day; Memorial Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Northwest Territories Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
21 Jun	Sunday	National Aboriginal Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
3 Aug	Monday	Civic Holiday
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Yukon Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
18 May	Monday	Victoria Day
21 Jun	Sunday	National Aboriginal Day
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
17 Aug	Monday	Discovery Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
12 Oct	Monday	Thanksgiving Day
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Prince Edward Island Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 Feb	Monday	Islander Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
1 Jul	Wednesday	Canada Day
7 Sep	Monday	Labor Day
30 Sep	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
11 Nov	Wednesday	Remembrance Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Canada

When is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 94 days.

Is today a public holiday in Canada?

No — today (Tuesday, September 22, 2026) is not a public holiday in Canada.

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in Canada?

The most recent public holiday in Canada was Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026 — 15 days ago.

How does Canada's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Canada has 5 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

United States: 12 public holidays

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2027?

Canada will have 6 public holidays in 2027.

Does Canada have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Canada has 13 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.