Below is the list of Public Holidays in Canada, otherwise known as Statutory Holidays in Canada.
For 2026 Canadian Provincial Holiday details, click on the Province icon.
Canada Statutory Holidays 2026
| Observance | English | French | Remarks |
| January 1 (Thu) | New Year’s Day | Jour de l’An | Statutory. Celebrates the first day of every year in the Gregorian calendar. |
| April 3 (Fri) | Good Friday | Vendredi saint | Statutory. Acknowledges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Not fully observed in Quebec. |
| April 6 (Mon) | Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Federal holiday. Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Not a statutory holiday in all provinces and territories. |
| May 18 (Mon) | Victoria Day | Fête de la Reine | Statutory. Celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria. Observed on the Monday preceding May 25. |
| June 24 (Wed) | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste | Statutory in Quebec. Celebrates the patron saint of French Canadians. |
| July 1 (Wed) | Canada Day | Fête du Canada | Statutory. Commemorates the anniversary of the 1867 confederation of Canada. |
| August 3 (Mon) | Civic Holiday | Fête civique | Statutory in most provinces and territories, except Quebec. Celebrated on the first Monday in August. |
| September 7 (Mon) | Labour Day | Fête du travail | Statutory. Honors the contributions of workers and the labor movement. |
| September 30 (Wed) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation | Statutory. Honors the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. |
| October 12 (Mon) | Thanksgiving Day | Action de grâce | Statutory in most provinces and territories. A day for giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. |
| November 11 (Wed) | Remembrance Day | Jour du Souvenir | Statutory in most provinces and territories. Honors the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. |
| December 25 (Fri) | Christmas Day | Noël | Statutory. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| December 26 (Sat) | Boxing Day | Lendemain de Noël | Statutory in some provinces and territories. Traditionally, a day for giving gifts to those in service roles. |
Canada is the second-largest country in the world after Russia, and it is the largest country in North America. Canada is officially bilingual; English and French are the official languages in Canada. The Canadian confederation consists of 13 Provinces and 3 Territories, The major difference between a Canadian province and a territory is that provinces receive their power and authority from the Constitution Act of1867. The territorial governments’ powers are delegated to them by the Parliament of Canada.
Every Province or Territory of Canada has its own provincial holiday(s), check the provincial holiday list for more details. Although not official holidays, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Halloween are traditionally celebrated by Canadians. The observance of individuals’ religious holidays is widely accepted as well. For example, some school children and employees take days off for Jewish holidays, Muslim holidays, or Eastern Orthodox observances according to the Julian calendar.
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