Looking for the full list of statutory holidays in Canada for 2026? Statutory holidays are public holidays designated by law, ensuring eligible employees either receive a paid day off or premium holiday pay if they work. Because each province and territory sets its own statutory holidays, the days you’re entitled to depend on where you work. This guide covers every 2026 stat holiday across Canada — federally and in all 13 provinces and territories.
2026 Statutory Holidays in Canada: Full List by Province
Below is a simplified, mobile-friendly table summarizing statutory holidays across Canada in 2026. Symbols used:
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✓ = Statutory paid holiday
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Opt = Commonly observed but not statutory (optional)
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– = Not an official statutory holiday
| Holiday | Date (2026) | Fed. | AB | BC | MB | NB | NL | NS | NT | NU | ON | PE | QC | SK | YT |
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| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family Day / Louis Riel Day | Mon, Feb 16 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Heritage Day (YT) | Fri, Feb 20 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Victoria Day / Patriots’ Day (QC) | Mon, May 18 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | Sun, June 21 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (QC) | Wed, June 24 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | – | – |
| Canada Day / Memorial Day (NL) | Wed, July 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nunavut Day | Thu, July 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Civic Holiday* | Mon, Aug 3 | – | Opt | ✓ | Opt | ✓ | – | Opt | ✓ | ✓ | Opt | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Discovery Day (YT) | Mon, Aug 17 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Truth and Reconciliation Day | Wed, Sep 30 | ✓ | Opt | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ |
| Thanksgiving Day | Mon, Oct 12 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remembrance Day | Wed, Nov 11 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
Notes:
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*Civic Holiday has various local names such as BC Day, New Brunswick Day, and Saskatchewan Day, depending on the province.
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Easter Monday is typically a federal holiday, not widely statutory provincially.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30) is federally recognized and is becoming more broadly adopted provincially.
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Weekend holidays in 2026: National Indigenous Peoples Day (Sun, June 21) and Boxing Day (Sat, Dec 26) fall on a weekend. In most jurisdictions, when a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, eligible employees receive a substitute day off (usually the next working day) or holiday pay in lieu — check your provincial employment standards for the exact rule.
Statutory Holiday Pay in 2026: How It Works
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Paid day off: Eligible employees generally receive their regular pay (or an average daily wage) for the statutory holiday without working.
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Working on a stat holiday: Employees who work a statutory holiday are typically entitled to premium pay — commonly 1.5x their regular rate — on top of holiday pay, though the formula varies by province.
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Eligibility rules: Most provinces require employees to have worked a minimum period (e.g. 30 days) and to work their scheduled shifts before and after the holiday to qualify.
Statutory holiday pay affects your take-home pay. Use our free Canadian payroll calculator to see exactly how your 2026 paycheck breaks down after taxes and deductions.
Understanding Your Holiday Entitlements
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Federal vs. Provincial: Federal holidays apply to federally regulated workplaces (banks, airlines, telecoms, interprovincial transport); provinces choose independently whether to adopt these holidays.
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Provincial Differences: Unique holidays reflect regional culture, historical significance, or local customs.
Special Considerations
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Employees with multiple workplaces or who travel across provinces should confirm their holiday entitlements under the employment standards that apply to them.
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Employers must adhere to regional employment standards to ensure compliance with statutory holiday and holiday pay rules.
2026 Statutory Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions
How many statutory holidays are there in Canada in 2026?
There is no single national number — it depends on your province or territory. Federally regulated employees receive 12 statutory holidays, while most provinces designate between 9 and 12. Ontario has 9 public holidays, Alberta has 9 general holidays, and British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2026.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in 2026?
Boxing Day (Sat, Dec 26, 2026) is a statutory holiday for federally regulated employees and in Ontario and Nunavut. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2026, eligible employees usually receive a substitute day off on the following business day.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
Most employment standards provide a substitute holiday — typically the next working day — or holiday pay in lieu when a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The exact rule depends on your jurisdiction and, for some workplaces, your employment contract or collective agreement.
Do I get paid extra for working on a statutory holiday?
In most provinces, yes. Employees who work a statutory holiday commonly receive premium pay of 1.5 times their regular wage, often in addition to their statutory holiday pay. The exact calculation varies by province, so check your local employment standards.
This 2026 overview helps employers manage payroll and scheduling, and assists employees in planning their statutory holiday entitlements throughout the year.