Public holidays
Canada public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Canada for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in Canada, 2026
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Victoria Day — 2026-05-18 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Labour Day — 2026-09-07 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Thanksgiving — 2026-10-12 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- New Year's Day — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Canada Day — 2026-07-01 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — 2026-09-30 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Canada public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2026-05-18 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| 2026-07-01 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| 2026-09-07 | Monday | Labour Day |
| 2026-09-30 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 2026-10-12 | Monday | Thanksgiving |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day |