Bank Holidays
Bank Holidays in Canada
Canada has 32 bank holidays in 2026 and 32 in 2027. See every date, day of the week, and how to plan your time off.
Canada Bank Holidays 2026
Full details32 bank holidays28 on a weekday4 on a weekend
| Date | Bank Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day | Thu |
| Monday 16 February | Family Day | Mon |
| Monday 16 February | Heritage Day | Mon |
| Monday 16 February | Islander Day | Mon |
| Monday 16 February | Louis Riel Day | Mon |
| Tuesday 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day | Tue |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday | Fri |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday | Mon |
| Thursday 23 April | Saint George's Day | Thu |
| Monday 18 May | National Patriots' Day | Mon |
| Monday 18 May | Victoria Day | Mon |
| Sunday 21 June | National Aboriginal Day | Weekend |
| Wednesday 24 June | Discovery Day | Wed |
| Wednesday 24 June | National Holiday | Wed |
| Wednesday 1 July | Canada Day | Wed |
| Sunday 12 July | Orangemen's Day | Weekend |
| Monday 3 August | British Columbia Day | Mon |
| Monday 3 August | Civic Holiday | Mon |
| Monday 3 August | Heritage Day | Mon |
| Monday 3 August | Natal Day | Mon |
| Monday 3 August | New Brunswick Day | Mon |
| Monday 3 August | Saskatchewan Day | Mon |
| Monday 17 August | Discovery Day | Mon |
| Monday 17 August | Gold Cup Parade Day | Mon |
| Monday 7 September | Labour Day | Mon |
| Wednesday 30 September | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed |
| Monday 12 October | Thanksgiving | Mon |
| Wednesday 11 November | Armistice Day | Wed |
| Wednesday 11 November | Remembrance Day | Wed |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day | Fri |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day | Weekend |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day | Weekend |
Canada Bank Holidays 2027
Full details32 bank holidays29 on a weekday3 on a weekend
| Date | Bank Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day | Fri |
| Monday 15 February | Family Day | Mon |
| Monday 15 February | Heritage Day | Mon |
| Monday 15 February | Islander Day | Mon |
| Monday 15 February | Louis Riel Day | Mon |
| Wednesday 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day | Wed |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday | Fri |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday | Mon |
| Friday 23 April | Saint George's Day | Fri |
| Monday 24 May | National Patriots' Day | Mon |
| Monday 24 May | Victoria Day | Mon |
| Monday 21 June | National Aboriginal Day | Mon |
| Thursday 24 June | Discovery Day | Thu |
| Thursday 24 June | National Holiday | Thu |
| Thursday 1 July | Canada Day | Thu |
| Monday 12 July | Orangemen's Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | British Columbia Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | Civic Holiday | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | Heritage Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | Natal Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | New Brunswick Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | Saskatchewan Day | Mon |
| Monday 16 August | Discovery Day | Mon |
| Monday 16 August | Gold Cup Parade Day | Mon |
| Monday 6 September | Labour Day | Mon |
| Thursday 30 September | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Thu |
| Monday 11 October | Thanksgiving | Mon |
| Thursday 11 November | Armistice Day | Thu |
| Thursday 11 November | Remembrance Day | Thu |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day | Weekend |
| Sunday 26 December | Boxing Day | Weekend |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day | Weekend |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many bank holidays does Canada have in 2026?
- Canada has 32 bank holidays in 2026.
- Are bank holidays the same as public holidays?
- In most English-speaking countries, bank holidays and public holidays refer to the same days — official days off legislated by the government. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK when banks were required to close on certain days, and the name stuck even as the concept expanded to all workers.
- Are Canadian bank holidays the same across all provinces?
- No. Canada has federal statutory holidays that apply to federally-regulated workers. Each province and territory also has its own additional public holidays. For example, Family Day is observed in most provinces but not all, and the date varies. Only the federal holidays apply universally to all Canadians.
- What are Canada's federal statutory holidays?
- The federal statutory holidays are: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Provincial public holidays may differ or add to this list.
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