How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 12 federal holidays and 1 observed holidays in 2026, a total of 13 days off, per Federal Statutory Holidays in Canada 2026.
Canada has 12 federal holidays in 2026, plus 1 observed holidays — 13 days off in total, per Federal Statutory Holidays in Canada 2026. The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.
12 Federal Holidays1 Observed Holidays
Federal HolidayObserved HolidayToday
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- 1New Year's Day
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No holidays this month.
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- 3Good Friday
- 6Easter Monday
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- 18Victoria Day
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No holidays this month.
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- 1Canada Day
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- 3Civic Holiday
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- 7Labour Day
- 30National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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- 12Thanksgiving
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- 11Remembrance Day
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- 25Christmas Day
- 26Boxing Day
- 28Boxing Day (observed)
Long Weekends in Canada, 2026
Canada has 6 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
16–18 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat16Saturday
- Sun17SundayHoliday
- Mon18Victoria DayHoliday
1–3 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat1Saturday
- Sun2SundayHoliday
- Mon3Civic HolidayHoliday
5–7 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat5Saturday
- Sun6SundayHoliday
- Mon7Labour DayHoliday
10–12 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
- Mon12ThanksgivingHoliday
25–28 December 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Boxing DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
- Mon28Boxing Day (observed)Observed
Canada Federal Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Canada has 12 federal holidays and 1 observed holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Boxing Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 18 May 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day | Holiday |
| 1 July 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day | Holiday |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Civic Holiday | Holiday |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 30 September 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Holiday |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving | Holiday |
| 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Holiday |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) | Observed |
Official source: Federal Statutory Holidays in Canada 2026 (Federal holidays; provinces and territories observe their own subsets and additional holidays. A federal holiday falling on a weekend is observed on the following weekday.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Federal holidays; provinces and territories observe their own subsets and additional holidays (e.g. Family Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day).
Download Canada 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Canada
Canada is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Largely cold-continental; winters are long and severe across much of the country.
Current season in Canada
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Canada in 2026?
There are 6 long-weekend periods in Canada in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Canada holiday calendar?
The official source is Federal Statutory Holidays in Canada 2026 (Federal holidays; provinces and territories observe their own subsets and additional holidays. A federal holiday falling on a weekend is observed on the following weekday).
Do all Canadian provinces observe these holidays?
No. This calendar lists the federal holidays. Each province and territory has its own statutory holiday list — for example, Family Day in February and Quebec's Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day are provincial, while Easter Monday, the Civic Holiday, and Remembrance Day are not statutory everywhere.
What happens when a Canadian federal holiday falls on a weekend?
Federally regulated employees observe it on the following working day. In 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday, 26 December and is observed on Monday, 28 December.