Canadian statutory holidays by province, 2026
Canada has no single statutory-holiday list for every workplace. Provinces and territories set their own holidays, while the Canada Labour Code applies to federally regulated private-sector workplaces. Compare the 2026 dates for Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
Federal statutory holidays 2026
The 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code. These apply to federally regulated private-sector workplaces — such as banks, airlines, telecommunications and interprovincial transport — in every province and territory. Federal public-service employees follow separate public-service terms.
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 01-01 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 04-03 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 05-18 | Victoria Day | Monday |
| 07-01 | Canada Day | Wednesday |
| 09-07 | Labour Day | Monday |
| 09-30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday |
| 10-12 | Thanksgiving Day | Monday |
| 11-11 | Remembrance Day | Wednesday |
| 12-25 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 12-26 | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Province guides
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: August 12, 2026