Canada Stat Holidays 2026
Statutory holidays in Canada are set by each province and territory, plus a federal list for federally regulated workplaces. Only a handful apply everywhere.
Ontario
9 stat holidays · 253 working days
Next: Christmas Day, December 25, 2026
British Columbia
11 stat holidays · 250 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Alberta
9 stat holidays · 252 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Quebec
8 stat holidays · 253 working days
Next: Christmas Day, December 25, 2026
Manitoba
9 stat holidays · 252 working days
Next: Christmas Day, December 25, 2026
Saskatchewan
10 stat holidays · 251 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Nova Scotia
6 stat holidays · 255 working days
Next: Christmas Day, December 25, 2026
New Brunswick
8 stat holidays · 253 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador
6 stat holidays · 255 working days
Next: Remembrance Day (Armistice Day), November 11, 2026
Prince Edward Island
8 stat holidays · 253 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Yukon
11 stat holidays · 251 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Northwest Territories
11 stat holidays · 251 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Nunavut
11 stat holidays · 250 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
Federal (federally regulated workplaces)
10 stat holidays · 252 working days
Next: Remembrance Day, November 11, 2026
2026 stat holidays by province and territory
✓ = a stat holiday there. Where the local name differs, it is shown instead. R = regional only, P = part day, O = optional, L = limited (e.g. public service only).
| Date | Holiday | ON | BC | AB | QC | MB | SK | NS | NB | NL | PE | YT | NT | NU | FED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu January 1, | New Year’s Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon February 16, | Family Day | ✓ | ✓ | Alberta Family Day | · | Louis Riel Day | ✓ | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | ✓ | · | Islander Day | · | · | · | · |
| Fri April 3, | Good Friday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Good Friday or Easter Monday | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon April 6, | Easter Monday | · | · | ✓ O | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Mon May 18, | Victoria Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | National Patriots’ Day | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sun June 21, | National Indigenous Peoples Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · |
| Wed June 24, | Fête nationale du Québec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Wed July 1, | Canada Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Memorial Day (Canada Day) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thu July 9, | Nunavut Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | · |
| Mon August 3, | B.C. Day | · | ✓ | Heritage Day O | · | · | Saskatchewan Day | · | New Brunswick Day | · | · | · | Civic Holiday (first Monday in August) | August Civic Holiday | · |
| Mon August 17, | Discovery Day | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ | · | · | · |
| Mon September 7, | Labour Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wed September 30, | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | · | ✓ | ✓ O | · | Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mon October 12, | Thanksgiving Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | · | · | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wed November 11, | Remembrance Day | · | ✓ | ✓ | · | · | ✓ | · | ✓ | Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fri December 25, | Christmas Day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sat December 26, | Boxing Day | ✓ | · | ✓ O | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Canada in 2026?
It depends where you are. Ontario has 9; British Columbia has 11; Alberta has 9; Quebec has 8; Manitoba has 9; Saskatchewan has 10; Nova Scotia has 6; New Brunswick has 8; Newfoundland and Labrador has 6; Prince Edward Island has 8; Yukon has 11; Northwest Territories has 11; Nunavut has 11; Federal (federally regulated workplaces) has 10.
Which stat holidays apply everywhere in Canada in 2026?
New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Canada Day (July 1, 2026), Labour Day (September 7, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026).
Where are the most stat holidays in Canada in 2026?
Nunavut, with 11. Nova Scotia has the fewest, with 6.
Also see Canada stat holidays 2027 or public holidays in other countries.
Sources
- Government of Ontario: Your guide to the Employment Standards Act, Public holidays
- Government of B.C.: Statutory holidays
- Government of Alberta: General holidays and general holiday pay
- CNESST: Statutory holidays
- Manitoba Employment Standards: General holidays
- Government of Saskatchewan: List of Saskatchewan public holidays
- Nova Scotia Labour Standards: Paid holiday chart
- Nova Scotia: Remembrance Day Act
- Government of New Brunswick: Paid public holidays, vacation time and pay
- Government of NL Treasury Board: 2026 paid holidays
- Government of NL Treasury Board: 2027 paid holidays
- Government of PEI: Paid holidays
- Government of Yukon: Find a Yukon statutory holiday
- GNWT Education, Culture and Employment: Employment standards fact sheet
- Government of Nunavut: Labour and employment standards
- Government of Nunavut: Nunavut Day designated a general holiday (2020)
- Government of Canada: Annual vacations and general holidays (Canada Labour Code)
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.