Public holidays in Canada 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
What the list covers
Federal holidays and provincial or territorial statutory holidays are not the same. A national list is a useful starting point, but employment rules must be checked for the relevant province.
Typical weekend
This guide treats Saturday and Sunday as the standard weekend when calculating working days and holiday breaks.
Source and coverage
Official annual calendar checked. Federal baseline used by this guide; provincial and territorial holidays differ.
Primary source: Government of Canada public-holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all public holidays in Canada?
Federal holidays and provincial or territorial statutory holidays are not the same. A national list is a useful starting point, but employment rules must be checked for the relevant province.
Are regional holidays included for 2026?
This page states its exact geographic scope beside the primary source. Regional and municipal dates outside that scope are not implied.
How often should I recheck 2026 dates?
Recheck before booking travel, running payroll or relying on a date for a legal deadline, especially when holidays are proclamation- or observation-based.