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Statutory Holidays in Canada 2026: Every Province and Long Weekend
Pick your province to see which 2026 holidays are statutory where you work, which one is next, and how the long weekends fall.
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- Checked October 17, 2026
| Holiday | 2026 date | Statutory holiday in |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Everywhere |
| Family Day / Heritage Day / Islander Day / Louis Riel Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 | ABBCMBNBNSONPESK |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Everywhere |
| Victoria Day / National Patriots’ Day | Monday, May 18, 2026 | FEDABBCMBNTNUONQCSKYT |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | Sunday, June 21, 2026 | NTYT |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | QC |
| Canada Day / Memorial Day | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Everywhere |
| Nunavut Day | Thursday, July 9, 2026 | NU |
| Civic Holiday / Saskatchewan Day / New Brunswick Day / British Columbia Day | Monday, August 3, 2026 | BCNBNTNUSK |
| Discovery Day | Monday, August 17, 2026 | YT |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Everywhere |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | FEDBCMBNTNUPEYT |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 12, 2026 | FEDABBCMBNTNUONQCSKYT |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | FEDABBCNBNLNTNUPESKYT |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Everywhere |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26, 2026Observed Monday, December 28, 2026 | FEDON |
Key facts
- Holidays are set by province or territory; federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code.
- Five holidays apply everywhere: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day.
- Federal workplaces have 10; BC, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut 11; Ontario and Alberta 9; Quebec 8; Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador 6.
- Boxing Day falls on a Saturday in 2026 and is observed on Monday, December 28 in Ontario and federal workplaces.
- Work permit holders and students have the same holiday rights as everyone else.
How many statutory holidays does each province have in 2026?
Between 6 and 11, depending on the province or territory. Federally regulated workplaces, such as banks, airlines and telecom companies, follow the 10 holidays in the Canada Labour Code.
| Jurisdiction | Statutory holidays in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Federal workplaces | 10 |
| Alberta | 9 |
| British Columbia | 11 |
| Manitoba | 9 |
| New Brunswick | 8 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 |
| Nunavut | 11 |
| Ontario | 9 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 |
| Quebec | 8 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 |
| Yukon | 11 |
The province also observes days such as St. Patrick’s Day and Orangemen’s Day for its own public servants, but only six are paid holidays for most employees.
When are the long weekends in 2026?
Seven holidays create three-day weekends in 2026, and Christmas creates a four-day break in Ontario and federal workplaces.
| Weekend | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| February 14 to 16 | Family Day, Louis Riel Day, Islander Day, Heritage Day | AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, SK |
| April 3 to 5 | Good Friday | Everywhere |
| May 16 to 18 | Victoria Day (National Patriots’ Day in Quebec) | Most provinces |
| August 1 to 3 | Civic Holiday, BC Day, Saskatchewan Day, New Brunswick Day | Statutory in BC, NB, NT, NU, SK |
| September 5 to 7 | Labour Day | Everywhere |
| October 10 to 12 | Thanksgiving | Most provinces |
| December 25 to 28 | Christmas Day and Boxing Day (observed Monday) | Ontario and federal workplaces; Christmas only elsewhere |
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
You usually get another day off with holiday pay, most often the next working day. In 2026, Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, so Ontario and federal workplaces observe it on Monday, December 28.
The exact rule depends on your province and your employment contract or collective agreement. If you normally work on the day the holiday is moved to, check with your employer what you are entitled to.
Do I get paid for a statutory holiday?
Usually yes, if you meet your province’s eligibility rules: an average day’s pay for the holiday, and premium pay or a substitute day off if you work it.
Work out what you are owed with the stat holiday pay calculator. The rules apply equally to work permit holders, students and part-time workers.
Sources
This calendar shows statutory (general) holidays under each jurisdiction’s employment standards. Your employer or collective agreement can give you more days off. Canadianow is not affiliated with any government.
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