Canada has 11 federal statutory holidays in 2026 for federally regulated workers, but each province sets its own list for general workers. The number ranges from 5 statutory holidays in Newfoundland & Labrador up to 10 in British Columbia and Yukon.
For the live calendar, see Canada 2026 holidays.
Quick reference: Federal statutory holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 3 April | Fri | Good Friday |
| 18 May | Mon | Victoria Day |
| 1 July | Wed | Canada Day |
| 7 September | Mon | Labour Day |
| 30 September | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 12 October | Mon | Thanksgiving Day |
| 11 November | Wed | Remembrance Day |
| 25 December | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Sat → 28 Dec Mon | Boxing Day |
Statutory holidays by province (2026)
Alberta (9 stat holidays)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 16 February | Mon | Family Day |
| 3 April | Fri | Good Friday |
| 18 May | Mon | Victoria Day |
| 1 July | Wed | Canada Day |
| 7 September | Mon | Labour Day |
| 12 October | Mon | Thanksgiving Day |
| 11 November | Wed | Remembrance Day |
| 25 December | Fri | Christmas Day |
British Columbia (10 stat holidays)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 16 February | Mon | Family Day |
| 3 April | Fri | Good Friday |
| 18 May | Mon | Victoria Day |
| 1 July | Wed | Canada Day |
| 3 August | Mon | BC Day |
| 7 September | Mon | Labour Day |
| 30 September | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 12 October | Mon | Thanksgiving Day |
| 11 November | Wed | Remembrance Day |
| 25 December | Fri | Christmas Day |
Ontario (9 stat holidays)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 16 February | Mon | Family Day |
| 3 April | Fri | Good Friday |
| 18 May | Mon | Victoria Day |
| 1 July | Wed | Canada Day |
| 7 September | Mon | Labour Day |
| 12 October | Mon | Thanksgiving Day |
| 25 December | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 28 December | Mon | Boxing Day (substitute for Sat 26 Dec) |
Quebec (8 stat holidays)
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thu | Jour de l'An |
| 3 April | Fri | Good Friday (or Easter Monday — employer's choice) |
| 18 May | Mon | National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) |
| 24 June | Wed | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale du Québec) |
| 1 July | Wed | Canada Day |
| 7 September | Mon | Labour Day |
| 12 October | Mon | Thanksgiving |
| 25 December | Fri | Christmas Day |
Note: Quebec does not observe Victoria Day or Remembrance Day federally.
Other provinces
Manitoba (8): includes Louis Riel Day (Mon 16 Feb). New Brunswick (8): includes New Brunswick Day (Mon 3 Aug). Newfoundland & Labrador (5 stat + observances): smallest list. Nova Scotia (6): no Family Day, no BC Day equivalent. Prince Edward Island (6 + Islander Day in Feb). Saskatchewan (9): includes Family Day, Saskatchewan Day (Mon 3 Aug). Yukon (10): includes Discovery Day (Mon 17 Aug). Northwest Territories (10): includes National Indigenous Peoples Day (21 Jun). Nunavut (10): includes Nunavut Day (1 Jul, same as Canada Day).
Federally regulated workers (banking, telecom, airlines, etc.)
The federal Canada Labour Code grants 11 paid statutory holidays to federally regulated workers — regardless of province. This adds:
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) — added 2021
- Remembrance Day (11 November)
- Boxing Day (28 December observed in 2026, since 26 Dec is Saturday)
Quebec's distinct calendar
Quebec is notable for several distinctions:
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (24 June) — Quebec's national day, often more prominent than Canada Day in francophone areas
- Easter Monday or Good Friday — Quebec employers choose ONE (most pick Good Friday)
- National Patriots' Day — replaces Victoria Day in Quebec
- No Remembrance Day (provincial level) — but federally regulated workers in Quebec still get it
Long weekends 2026 in Canada
| Long weekend | Days | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 14-16 Feb | 3 | Family Day (most provinces) |
| 3-6 Apr | 4 | Good Friday + Easter weekend |
| 16-18 May | 3 | Victoria Day / Patriots' Day |
| 22-24 Jun | (varies) | Saint-Jean (QC), Indigenous Peoples Day (NWT) |
| 30 Jun-1 Jul | 2 | Canada Day midweek |
| 1-3 Aug | 3 | BC Day / Civic Holiday |
| 5-7 Sep | 3 | Labour Day |
| 10-12 Oct | 3 | Thanksgiving |
| 25-28 Dec | 4 | Christmas + Boxing Day substitute |
See Canada long weekends 2026 for a maximum-leverage planner.
Working on stat holidays — pay rules
Most Canadian provinces require statutory holiday pay if you work on the holiday — typically 1.5x your regular rate plus your normal day's pay. Specifics:
- BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, NB, NS, PEI, NL — premium pay applies
- Yukon, NWT, Nunavut — federal labour code applies (premium pay)
Eligibility usually requires:
- You worked the day before AND the day after the holiday (some provinces)
- Worked at the employer for 30+ days
Verify with your provincial labour board.
Banking and postal closures
Federal banks (RBC, TD, Scotia, BMO, CIBC, National Bank) close on all federal stat holidays. Canada Post does not deliver mail on stat holidays.
Stock market (TSX) closes on all federal holidays.
Related references
- Canada 2026 holidays calendar
- Canada long weekends 2026
- Thanksgiving 2026 US vs Canada
- Quebec Saint-Jean detail
- Truth and Reconciliation Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day NWT
Provincial statutory holiday lists are set by each provincial Employment Standards Act. Verify with your provincial labour ministry for confirmed observances.