Canada Statutory Holidays 2026 & Best Days to Take Off

Book 1 day, get 4 off.

Book off Fri 2 Jan and you're free from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. Canada has 8 public holidays in 2026. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.

2026 at a glance

New Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 JanGood Friday: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 2 Apr to Sun 5 AprVictoria Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 15 May to Mon 18 MayCanada Day: book 2 days, get 5 days off, Sat 27 Jun to Wed 1 JulLabour Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 4 Sep to Mon 7 SepNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation: book 2 days, get 5 days off, Sat 26 Sep to Wed 30 SepThanksgiving: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Fri 9 Oct to Mon 12 OctChristmas Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Sun 27 DecChristmas Day & New Year's Day: book 4 days, get 10 days off, Fri 25 Dec to Sun 3 JanNew Year's Day: book 1 day, get 4 days off, Thu 31 Dec to Sun 3 Jan

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  • 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
  • 10 leave days 37 days off in 10 breaks
  • 15 leave days 52 days off in 15 breaks
  • 20 leave days 67 days off in 20 breaks
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Best bridge days in 2026

Day-off calculations use nationwide holidays. Provincial holidays are listed separately. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.

New Year's Day passed

14 Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 2 Jan
36 Thu 1 Jan – Tue 6 Jan · 6 days off
Book off: Fri 2 Jan – Tue 6 Jan

Good Friday passed

14 Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr · 4 days off
Book off: Thu 2 Apr
510 Fri 27 Mar – Sun 5 Apr · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 27 Mar – Thu 2 Apr

Victoria Day passed

14 Fri 15 May – Mon 18 May · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 15 May
510 Sat 9 May – Mon 18 May · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May

Canada Day passed

25 Sat 27 Jun – Wed 1 Jul · 5 days off
Book off: Mon 29 Jun & Tue 30 Jun
510 Fri 26 Jun – Sun 5 Jul · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 26 Jun – Fri 3 Jul

Labour Day passed

14 Fri 4 Sep – Mon 7 Sep · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 4 Sep
510 Sat 29 Aug – Mon 7 Sep · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 31 Aug – Fri 4 Sep

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation passed

25 Sat 26 Sep – Wed 30 Sep · 5 days off
Book off: Mon 28 Sep & Tue 29 Sep
510 Fri 25 Sep – Sun 4 Oct · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 25 Sep – Fri 2 Oct

Thanksgiving

14 Fri 9 Oct – Mon 12 Oct · 4 days off
Book off: Fri 9 Oct
510 Sat 3 Oct – Mon 12 Oct · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 5 Oct – Fri 9 Oct

Christmas Day

14 Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec · 4 days off
Book off: Thu 24 Dec
510 Fri 18 Dec – Sun 27 Dec · 10 days off
Book off: Fri 18 Dec – Thu 24 Dec

Christmas Day & New Year's Day

410 Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 10 days off
Book off: Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
511 Thu 24 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 11 days off
Book off: Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec

New Year's Day

14 Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 4 days off
Book off: Thu 31 Dec
36 Tue 29 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · 6 days off
Book off: Tue 29 Dec – Thu 31 Dec

All Canada public holidays 2026

DateHolidayType
Thu 1 Jan 2026New Year's DayNational
Mon 16 Feb 2026Louis Riel DayRegional: MB
Mon 16 Feb 2026Islander DayRegional: PE
Mon 16 Feb 2026Heritage DayRegional: NS
Mon 16 Feb 2026Family DayRegional: AB, BC, NB, ON, SK
Tue 17 Mar 2026Saint Patrick's DayRegional: NL
Fri 3 Apr 2026Good FridayNational
Mon 6 Apr 2026Easter MondayRegional: AB, PE
Thu 23 Apr 2026Saint George's DayRegional: NL
Mon 18 May 2026National Patriots' DayRegional: QC
Mon 18 May 2026Victoria DayNational
Sun 21 Jun 2026 weekendNational Aboriginal DayRegional: NT
Wed 24 Jun 2026Discovery DayRegional: NL
Wed 24 Jun 2026National HolidayRegional: QC
Wed 1 Jul 2026Canada DayNational
Sun 12 Jul 2026 weekendOrangemen's DayRegional: NL
Mon 3 Aug 2026Civic HolidayRegional: MB, NL, NT, NU, ON
Mon 3 Aug 2026British Columbia DayRegional: BC
Mon 3 Aug 2026Heritage DayRegional: AB, YT
Mon 3 Aug 2026New Brunswick DayRegional: NB
Mon 3 Aug 2026Natal DayRegional: NS
Mon 3 Aug 2026Saskatchewan DayRegional: SK
Mon 17 Aug 2026Gold Cup Parade DayRegional: PE
Mon 17 Aug 2026Discovery DayRegional: YT
Mon 7 Sep 2026Labour DayNational
Wed 30 Sep 2026National Day for Truth and ReconciliationNational
Mon 12 Oct 2026ThanksgivingNational
Wed 11 Nov 2026Armistice DayRegional: NL
Wed 11 Nov 2026Remembrance DayRegional: 9 regions
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas DayNational
Sat 26 Dec 2026 weekendSt. Stephen's DayRegional: AB, NB, NS, ON, PE

Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).

FAQ

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

There are 8 national public holidays in Canada in 2026, plus 23 regional holidays.

How can I get the longest break in Canada in 2026 with 5 or fewer leave days?

Book off Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Thu 24 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027.

What is the best bridge day in Canada in 2026?

Book off Fri 2 Jan (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Thu 1 Jan 2026 to Sun 4 Jan 2026.

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