Federal (federally regulated workplaces) Stat Holidays 2026
There are 10 stat holidays in Federal (federally regulated workplaces) in 2026, and 9 of them fall on a weekday.
Next stat holiday
Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 1 day away
As of November 10, 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All Federal (federally regulated workplaces) stat holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 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 Falls on a Saturday |
2026 at a glance
Stat Holidays
10
On a weekday
9
Working days
252
Long weekends
5
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 Federal (federally regulated workplaces) in 2026
- 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, Boxing 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
For New Year’s Day, Canada Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday that is not a scheduled work day, you get a paid holiday on the scheduled work day immediately before or after it. For the other holidays, the paid day can be added to your vacation or taken at a time you and your employer agree.
Good to know
- The federal list applies to federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines, railways, telecoms and the federal public service, in every province.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2026
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 253 |
| British Columbia | 11 | 250 |
| Alberta | 9 | 252 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Federal (federally regulated workplaces) in 2026?
There are 10 stat holidays in Federal (federally regulated workplaces) in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next stat holiday in Federal (federally regulated workplaces)?
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 Federal (federally regulated workplaces) 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 Federal (federally regulated workplaces)?
For New Year’s Day, Canada Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday that is not a scheduled work day, you get a paid holiday on the scheduled work day immediately before or after it. For the other holidays, the paid day can be added to your vacation or taken at a time you and your employer agree.
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.