Total holidays
31
Upcoming
15
Next holiday
Civic Holiday
Planning summary
How to use the Canada holiday calendar
Canada has 8 national holidays listed for 2026, plus 23 regional observances. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Civic Holiday on 2026-08-03. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
February
Louis Riel Day
2026-02-16
Islander Day
2026-02-16
Heritage Day
2026-02-16
Family Day
2026-02-16
March
Saint Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
April
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Saint George's Day
2026-04-23
May
National Patriots' Day
2026-05-18
Victoria Day
2026-05-18
June
National Aboriginal Day
2026-06-21
Discovery Day
2026-06-24
National Holiday
2026-06-24
July
Canada Day
2026-07-01
Orangemen's Day
2026-07-12
August
Civic Holiday
2026-08-03
British Columbia Day
2026-08-03
Heritage Day
2026-08-03
New Brunswick Day
2026-08-03
September
Labour Day
2026-09-07
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2026-09-30
October
Thanksgiving
2026-10-12
November
Armistice Day
2026-11-11
Remembrance Day
2026-11-11
December
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Canada holidays
Scheduling with Canada contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Canada, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Canada has 8 national public holidays in 2026. There are also 23 regional observances that may affect specific areas. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.