Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 25, 2026
Canada observes 10 statutory holidays in 2026. 10 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 251 business days across the year on the national-only count.
2026 statutory holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Thursday January 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday April 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 18
Monday
Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday May 18 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Jul 1
Wednesday
Canada Day
Canada Day on Wednesday July 1 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Sep 7
Monday
Labour Day
Labour Day on Monday September 7 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Sep 30
Wednesday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday September 30 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Oct 12
Monday
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving on Monday October 12 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 11
Wednesday
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day on Wednesday November 11 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Friday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 28
Monday
Boxing Day (observed)
Boxing Day (observed) on Monday December 28 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
2026 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Statutory holidays on weekdays
10
Working days
251
All 10 statutory holidays land on weekdays in 2026, producing the maximum working-day reduction Canada typically sees in a non-leap year. Canada observes federal statutory holidays under the Holidays Act and the Canada Labour Code. Banks, the Bank of Canada Lynx system, and federally regulated workplaces close.
Holidays not included
Provincial statutory holidays such as Family Day (most provinces, excluding Quebec), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec, June 24), Civic Holiday (most provinces excluding Quebec, first Monday of August), and Boxing Day (variations by province) are excluded from this federal-only set. For single-province contracts, layer additional dates into the calculator's Advanced options.
How many statutory holidays does Canada have in 2026?
Canada observes 10 statutory holidays in 2026. Of those, 10 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend. The complete list with dates and weekday placements is in the calendar table above.
How many business days does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 251 business days in 2026 on the national-only count, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling statutory holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2026 statutory holiday dates fall on a weekday?
10 of Canada's 10 statutory holidays in 2026 fall on a weekday and reduce the business days count: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1); Good Friday (Friday, April 3); Victoria Day (Monday, May 18); Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1); Labour Day (Monday, September 7); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Wednesday, September 30); Thanksgiving (Monday, October 12); Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11); Christmas Day (Friday, December 25); Boxing Day (observed) (Monday, December 28).