Quick Answer
Canada has 31 public holidays entries in 2026. augustus is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
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Public Holidays in Canada for 2026 give you a practical planning layer you can use immediately. This page combines real calendar data with time-off guidance, internal links, and related pages so you can move from date research to a real travel or PTO decision without opening multiple tools.
Total entries
31
Planning year
2026
Best month
augustus
31 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 31 dec 2025 | New Year's Day | NATIONAL |
| 15 feb 2026 | Louis Riel Day | REGIONAL |
| 15 feb 2026 | Islander Day | REGIONAL |
| 15 feb 2026 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| 15 feb 2026 | Family Day | REGIONAL |
| 16 mrt 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day | REGIONAL |
| 2 apr 2026 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| 5 apr 2026 | Easter Monday | REGIONAL |
| 22 apr 2026 | Saint George's Day | REGIONAL |
| 17 mei 2026 | National Patriots' Day | REGIONAL |
| 17 mei 2026 | Victoria Day | NATIONAL |
| 20 jun 2026 | National Aboriginal Day | REGIONAL |
| 23 jun 2026 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| 23 jun 2026 | National Holiday | REGIONAL |
| 30 jun 2026 | Canada Day | NATIONAL |
| 11 jul 2026 | Orangemen's Day | REGIONAL |
| 2 aug 2026 | Civic Holiday | REGIONAL |
| 2 aug 2026 | British Columbia Day | REGIONAL |
| 2 aug 2026 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| 2 aug 2026 | New Brunswick Day | REGIONAL |
| 2 aug 2026 | Natal Day | REGIONAL |
| 2 aug 2026 | Saskatchewan Day | REGIONAL |
| 16 aug 2026 | Gold Cup Parade Day | REGIONAL |
| 16 aug 2026 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| 6 sep 2026 | Labour Day | NATIONAL |
| 29 sep 2026 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | NATIONAL |
| 11 okt 2026 | Thanksgiving | NATIONAL |
| 10 nov 2026 | Armistice Day | REGIONAL |
| 10 nov 2026 | Remembrance Day | REGIONAL |
| 24 dec 2026 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| 25 dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | REGIONAL |
Why this page matters
It turns Canada 2026 calendar data into a single planning reference instead of a raw list of dates.
It shows where public holidays connect with long weekends, leave planning, and comparison pages.
The strongest signal on this page is 31 official dates.
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Best months to plan around
augustus is the strongest planning month based on the current data.
Use the linked leave-planner variants to test how many days off you can unlock around 2026 dates.
Compare Canada with nearby countries if you want to benchmark calendar quality before booking.
Tips to maximize holidays
Start with the official public holidays dates and then branch into long weekends and leave-planner pages.
Prioritize months where holidays sit next to weekends or cluster together.
Use the related opportunities block below to keep building a deeper annual plan.
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Long weekends in 2026
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Canada country guide
Open the country hub for all related holiday pages.
Plan your next move from these dates
Use the leave planner, long-weekend pages, and compare pages to turn Canada 2026 dates into a concrete strategy.
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