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New Year's Day
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Thursday |
Jan. 1, 2026 |
Statutory
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All
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Observed on January 1, celebrating the start of the calendar year.
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Family Day
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Monday |
Feb. 16, 2026 |
Regional
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British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick
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A provincial holiday in some provinces (e.g., Ontario, Alberta), celebrated on the third Monday in February to spend time with family.
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Good Friday
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Friday |
April 3, 2026 |
Statutory
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All
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A Christian solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, often marked by church services.
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Easter Monday
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Monday |
April 6, 2026 |
Federal
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All
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The day after Easter Sunday, often observed as a holiday in some parts of Canada, providing an extra day of rest.
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Victoria Day
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Monday |
May 18, 2026 |
Regional
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Manitoba, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan
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Observed on the Monday before May 25, celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday and considered the unofficial start of summer.
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Canada Day
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Wednesday |
July 1, 2026 |
Statutory
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All
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Celebrated on July 1, marking the anniversary of the 1867 Confederation when Canada became a country.
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Labour Day
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Monday |
Sept. 7, 2026 |
Statutory
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All
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Observed on the first Monday in September, honoring workers’ achievements and labor movements.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Wednesday |
Sept. 30, 2026 |
Government
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All
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Observed on September 30, honoring the survivors and victims of residential schools and promoting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
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Thanksgiving
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Monday |
Oct. 12, 2026 |
Regional
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Manitoba, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan
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Celebrated on the second Monday in October, giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
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Remembrance Day
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Wednesday |
Nov. 11, 2026 |
Regional
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Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Yukon, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan
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Observed on November 11, honoring those who served and died in wartime, marked by ceremonies and the wearing of poppies.
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Christmas Day
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Friday |
Dec. 25, 2026 |
Statutory
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All
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Celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with family gatherings and gift-giving.
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New Year's Eve
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Thursday |
Dec. 31, 2026 |
Government
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All
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Observed on December 31, the last day of the year, often celebrated with parties, fireworks, and countdowns.
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