Canada Public Holidays 2026
5 public holidays and 256 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 2 | Groundhog Day | observance |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | observance |
| Tue, Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | observance |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | observance |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Canada Day | Day off |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Wed, Sep 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | observance |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Halloween | observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 256 | 5 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Canada?
There are 256 business days in 2026 in Canada, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 5 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 5 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.