Alberta Stat Holidays 2026
There are 9 stat holidays in Alberta in 2026. Regional, part-day and optional days are marked in the table.
Next stat holiday
Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 1 day away
As of November 10, 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All Alberta stat holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Alberta Family Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Optional |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Heritage Day Optional |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Optional |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day Next |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day Optional Falls on a Saturday |
2026 at a glance
Stat Holidays
9
On a weekday
9
Working days
252
Long weekends
6
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2026 minus the 9 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Alberta in 2026
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 14, 2026 to Monday, February 16, 2026 (Alberta Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, April 3, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 16, 2026 to Monday, May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 5, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, December 25, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (Christmas Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Good to know
- Alberta has 9 general holidays. Easter Monday, Heritage Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day are optional: employers may choose to give them.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2026
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 253 |
| British Columbia | 11 | 250 |
| Quebec | 8 | 253 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 252 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 251 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 255 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 253 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 255 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 253 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 250 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 252 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Alberta in 2026?
There are 9 stat holidays in Alberta in 2026, plus 4 regional, part-day or optional days listed separately. 9 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next stat holiday in Alberta?
The next one is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1 day away (as of November 10, 2026).
How many working days are there in Alberta in 2026?
252. 2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 9 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 252. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Alberta?
When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.