Canadian Statutory Holidays 2026

ObservanceEnglishFrenchRemarks
Thursday, January 1New Year’s DayNouvel an (Jour de l’an)Statutory. Celebrates the first day of every year in the Gregorian calendar.
Friday, April 3Good Fridayvendredi saintStatutory, except in Quebec where Easter Monday is statutory. Acknowledges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Not fully observed in Quebec.
Monday, May 18Victoria Dayfête de la ReineStatutory, 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 1Canada Dayfête du CanadaStatutory. Commemoration of Canada’s 1867 Confederation. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Day and Memorial Day are celebrated on the same day.
Monday, September 7Labour Dayfête du travailStatutory holiday in all Provinces.
Wednesday, September 30National Day for Truth and ReconciliationJournée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliationStatutory, 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 12Thanksgiving Dayaction de grâceStatutory, except in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. A day of general thanks for one’s blessings.
Wednesday, November 11Remembrance Dayjour du souvenirStatutory holiday everywhere except Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Commemoration of Canada’s war heroes.
Friday, December 25Christmas DayNoëlStatutory. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Saturday, December 26Boxing Daylendemain de NoëlStatutory in Ontario and federal jurisdictions. Shops sell off excess Christmas inventory.

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