The year is quickly coming to a close, and for many, it’s time to communicate to your employees the list of statutory holidays for 2026. Whether it’s to send a simple email to your teams or to set up upcoming allowances in your Evolia account, we’ve provided the list of applicable holidays for the coming year.
Why share the list of public holidays with your team?
You might think that public holidays come around every year, so why bother reminding your team? Well, keep in mind that many people may have recently arrived in the country, moved to a different province, or are starting their first job. Others have such busy schedules that they tend to forget these rarely highlighted holiday dates, or they simply need a reminder to add them to their calendar. Who hasn’t accidentally accepted a meeting on a public holiday after forgetting to block their schedule?
Sharing and maintaining the list of upcoming holidays is, in our opinion, an essential practice and particularly helpful for managing leave requests with your employees and managers, who might otherwise be too caught up in daily tasks to remember.
In this article, you’ll find the list of holidays applicable to federal workers, as well as those specific to each Canadian province and territory.
List of statutory holidays
Canadian federal holidays.
Unless otherwise stated, these public holidays apply to all federal employees, regardless of the province in which they are employed.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 6 – Easter Monday
- May 18 – Victoria Day / National Patriots’ Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – Civic Holiday
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day
The pay rules applicable to these holidays vary from one province or territory to another. Therefore, it is important to check the relevant regulations before setting up and applying your pay rules, especially when you have employees in more than one province.”
What are the public holidays in Alberta in 2026?
Alberta has 9 official public holidays and 4 optional holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Family Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 6 – Easter Monday (optional)
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – Civic Holiday (optional)
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day (optional)
What are the public holidays in British Columbia in 2026?
British Columbia has 11 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion. Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day are not considered official public holidays.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 9 – Family Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – British Columbia Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
What are the public holidays in Prince Edward Island in 2026?
Prince Edward Island has 8 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Islander Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- July 1 – Canada Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
What are the public holidays in Manitoba in 2026?
Manitoba has 9 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion. There are special provisions for employees working on Remembrance Day.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Louis Riel Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
What are the public holidays in New Brunswick in 2026?
New Brunswick has 8 official public holidays and 3 optional ones. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Family Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- May 18 – Victoria Day (optional)
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – New Brunswick Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day (optional)
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day (optional)
What are the public holidays in Nova Scotia in 2026?
Nova Scotia has 6 official public holidays and 3 designated retail closure days. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion. Special provisions apply to employees working on Remembrance Day.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Nova Scotia Heritage Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 5 – Easter Sunday (retail closure day)
- July 1 – Canada Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day (retail closure day)
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day (retail closure day)
What are the public holidays in Nunavut in 2026?
Nunavut has 13 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 6 – Easter Monday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- July 9 – Nunavut Day
- August 3 – Civic Holiday
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day (optional)
What are the public holidays in Ontario in 2026?
Ontario has 12 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Family Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 6 – Easter Monday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – Civic Holiday (optional)
- September 7 – Labour Day
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day
What are the public holidays in Quebec in 2026?
Quebec has 8 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 6 – Easter Monday (optional)
- May 18 – Patriots’ Day
- June 24 – St. Jean Baptiste Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- December 24 – Christmas Eve (optional)
- December 25 – Christmas Day
What are the public holidays in Saskatchewan in 2026?
Saskatchewan has 10 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- February 16 – Family Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – Saskatchewan Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
What are the public holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 14 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 20 – St. George’s Day
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- June 22 – St. John’s Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- July 13 – Orangemen’s Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day
What are the public holidays in the Northwest Territories in 2026?
The Northwest Territories has 13 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 6 – Easter Monday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 3 – Civic Holiday
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day
What are the public holidays in Yukon in 2026?
Yukon has 11 official public holidays. Businesses may choose to recognize additional holidays at their discretion.
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 3 – Good Friday
- May 18 – Victoria Day
- June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
- July 1 – Canada Day
- August 17 – Discovery Day
- September 7 – Labour Day
- September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
As you can see, while the holidays are similar, there are many variations across the different Canadian provinces. It is important to know the specific public holidays for each of your employees, as well as the rules governing their remuneration.
Once you have this information, you can configure the public holidays in Evolia, customize the rules by division if your employees are spread across multiple provinces, and watch their pay adjust automatically.
With the right tools, you’ll be able to take advantage of these well-deserved breaks too!
