How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada has 21 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in Canada in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in Canada is New Year's Day, on January 1.

Where can I plan Canada long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for Canada to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — Canada 2026.

Next public holidayRemembrance Day11 Nov · in 28 days

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11Nov

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Remembrance Day

Wednesday · in 28 days

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Christmas Day + Boxing

25 Dec – 28 Dec

4days

F25

S26

S27

M28

Automatic — no leave needed · 4 days off

Country profile

Capital

Ottawa

Population

39M

Currency

CAD ($)

Area

9.98M km²

Language(s)

English, French

Drives on

Right

TLD

.ca

Dial code

Neighboring countries

United States

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