Canadian Statutory Holidays 2026

Observance English French Remarks
Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day Nouvel an (Jour de l’an) Statutory. Celebrates the first day of every year in the Gregorian calendar.
Friday, April 3 Good Friday vendredi saint Statutory, except in Quebec where Easter Monday is statutory. Acknowledges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Not fully observed in Quebec.
Monday, May 18 Victoria Day fête de la Reine Statutory, except in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Celebration of the birthday of the current Canadian monarch. In Quebec, Victoria Day and National Patriotes Day are celebrated on the same day.
Wednesday, July 1 Canada Day fête du Canada Statutory. Commemoration of Canada’s 1867 Confederation. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Day and Memorial Day are celebrated on the same day.
Monday, September 7 Labour Day fête du travail Statutory holiday in all Provinces.
Wednesday, September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation Statutory, The government of Canada passed legislation in 2021 to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Monday, October 12 Thanksgiving Day action de grâce Statutory, except in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. A day of general thanks for one’s blessings.
Wednesday, November 11 Remembrance Day jour du souvenir Statutory holiday everywhere except Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Commemoration of Canada’s war heroes.
Friday, December 25 Christmas Day Noël Statutory. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Saturday, December 26 Boxing Day lendemain de Noël Statutory in Ontario and federal jurisdictions. Shops sell off excess Christmas inventory.

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