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2026 Holidays - Canada (Ontario)

Name: New Year's Eve
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Canada

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Name	Weekday	Date	Type	Subdivisions
New Year's Day	Thursday	Jan. 1, 2026	Statutory	All
Observed on January 1, celebrating the start of the calendar year.
Family Day	Monday	Feb. 16, 2026	Regional	British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick
A provincial holiday in some provinces (e.g., Ontario, Alberta), celebrated on the third Monday in February to spend time with family.
Good Friday	Friday	April 3, 2026	Statutory	All
A Christian solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, often marked by church services.
Easter Monday	Monday	April 6, 2026	Federal	All
The day after Easter Sunday, often observed as a holiday in some parts of Canada, providing an extra day of rest.
Victoria Day	Monday	May 18, 2026	Regional	Manitoba, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan
Observed on the Monday before May 25, celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday and considered the unofficial start of summer.
Canada Day	Wednesday	July 1, 2026	Statutory	All
Celebrated on July 1, marking the anniversary of the 1867 Confederation when Canada became a country.
Labour Day	Monday	Sept. 7, 2026	Statutory	All
Observed on the first Monday in September, honoring workers’ achievements and labor movements.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Wednesday	Sept. 30, 2026	Government	All
Observed on September 30, honoring the survivors and victims of residential schools and promoting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Thanksgiving	Monday	Oct. 12, 2026	Regional	Manitoba, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan
Celebrated on the second Monday in October, giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
Christmas Day	Friday	Dec. 25, 2026	Statutory	All
Celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with family gatherings and gift-giving.
Boxing Day (In Lieu)	Monday	Dec. 28, 2026	Regional	Northwest Territories, Ontario, New Brunswick
Observed on December 26, often associated with post-Christmas sales, relaxation, and charitable acts.
New Year's Eve	Thursday	Dec. 31, 2026	Government	All
Observed on December 31, the last day of the year, often celebrated with parties, fireworks, and countdowns.

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2026 Holidays - Canada (Ontario)

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