Quick answer
Canada has 31 public holidays in 2026. August is the strongest month to plan around.
Every public holidays date in Canada for 2026, with the weekday each one falls on — the detail that decides whether a holiday is worth booking leave around.
Total entries
31
Planning year
2026
Best month
August
31 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | NATIONAL |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Louis Riel Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Islander Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Family Day | REGIONAL |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day | REGIONAL |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | REGIONAL |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Saint George's Day | REGIONAL |
| May 18, 2026 | National Patriots' Day | REGIONAL |
| May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day | NATIONAL |
| Jun 21, 2026 | National Aboriginal Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 24, 2026 | National Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Canada Day | NATIONAL |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Orangemen's Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Civic Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Aug 3, 2026 | British Columbia Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Natal Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Saskatchewan Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Gold Cup Parade Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labour Day | NATIONAL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | NATIONAL |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving | NATIONAL |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | REGIONAL |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remembrance Day | REGIONAL |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | REGIONAL |
What this means for your leave
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday is worth far more than one on a Wednesday: a single leave day turns it into a four-day weekend.
Holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday give you nothing extra — worth knowing before you plan.
Best months to plan around
August is the strongest month to plan around.
How to get the most out of these dates
Book the bridge days first. They are the cheapest days off you will ever take.
Check whether Canada moves holidays that fall on a weekend to the following Monday — not every country does.
More ways to maximize your time off
Turn these dates into a leave plan
See how many days off you can get in Canada in 2026 from the leave days you actually have.
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