Quick Answer
Canada has 31 public holidays entries in 2026. August 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
August
31 official dates
Data table
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Day | NATIONAL |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Louis Riel Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Islander Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Family Day | REGIONAL |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day | REGIONAL |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Good Friday | NATIONAL |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Monday | REGIONAL |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Saint George's Day | REGIONAL |
| May 17, 2026 | National Patriots' Day | REGIONAL |
| May 17, 2026 | Victoria Day | NATIONAL |
| Jun 20, 2026 | National Aboriginal Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| Jun 23, 2026 | National Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Canada Day | NATIONAL |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Orangemen's Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Civic Holiday | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | British Columbia Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Heritage Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | New Brunswick Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Natal Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Saskatchewan Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Gold Cup Parade Day | REGIONAL |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Discovery Day | REGIONAL |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Labour Day | NATIONAL |
| Sep 29, 2026 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | NATIONAL |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Thanksgiving | NATIONAL |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Armistice Day | REGIONAL |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Remembrance Day | REGIONAL |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Day | NATIONAL |
| Dec 25, 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
August 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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