Holidays in October 2026
- Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving (federal statutory holiday, passed)
- Saturday, October 31 – Halloween (observance)
Upcoming holidays and observances
The next 12 months from October 20, 2026. Days off are marked “Federal statutory holiday”:
| Holiday | Date | Days left | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Oct 31, 2026 (Sat) | 11 | Observance |
| Diwali | Nov 8, 2026 (Sun) | 19 | Observance |
| Remembrance Day | Nov 11, 2026 (Wed) | 22 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Black Friday | Nov 27, 2026 (Fri) | 38 | Observance |
| Cyber Monday | Nov 30, 2026 (Mon) | 41 | Observance |
| Hanukkah | Dec 5, 2026 (Sat) | 46 | Observance |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24, 2026 (Thu) | 65 | Observance |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 (Fri) | 66 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2026 (Sat) | 67 | Federal statutory holiday |
| New Year’s Eve | Dec 31, 2026 (Thu) | 72 | Observance |
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 (Fri) | 73 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 6, 2027 (Sat) | 109 | Observance |
| Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) | Feb 9, 2027 (Tue) | 112 | Observance |
| Valentine’s Day | Feb 14, 2027 (Sun) | 117 | Observance |
| Family Day | Feb 15, 2027 (Mon) | 118 | Observance |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 10, 2027 (Wed) | 141 | Observance |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Mar 17, 2027 (Wed) | 148 | Observance |
| Holi | Mar 23, 2027 (Tue) | 154 | Observance |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 (Fri) | 157 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Mar 28, 2027 (Sun) | 159 | Observance |
| Earth Day | Apr 22, 2027 (Thu) | 184 | Observance |
| Mother’s Day | May 9, 2027 (Sun) | 201 | Observance |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | 209 | Observance |
| Victoria Day | May 24, 2027 (Mon) | 216 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Father’s Day | Jun 20, 2027 (Sun) | 243 | Observance |
| Canada Day | Jul 1, 2027 (Thu) | 254 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Labour Day | Sep 6, 2027 (Mon) | 321 | Federal statutory holiday |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Sep 30, 2027 (Thu) | 345 | Federal statutory holiday |
| Thanksgiving | Oct 11, 2027 (Mon) | 356 | Federal statutory holiday |
2026 federal statutory holidays in Canada
10 federal statutory holidays, 10 on weekdays. Dates are the days off.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 18 | Victoria Day |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Canada Day |
| Monday, September 7 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Monday, October 12 | Thanksgiving |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
| Monday, December 28 | Boxing Day (falls on Saturday, December 26) |
Long weekends in 2026
- Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day: take Friday off for 4 days
- Friday, April 3 – Good Friday: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, May 18 – Victoria Day: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, September 7 – Labour Day: Saturday to Monday
- Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving: Saturday to Monday
- Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day: Friday to Sunday
- Monday, December 28 – Boxing Day: Saturday to Monday
2027 federal statutory holidays in Canada
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, March 26 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 24 | Victoria Day |
| Thursday, July 1 | Canada Day |
| Monday, September 6 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Monday, October 11 | Thanksgiving |
| Thursday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| Monday, December 27 | Christmas Day (falls on Saturday, December 25) |
| Tuesday, December 28 | Boxing Day (falls on Sunday, December 26) |
Working days in 2026
| Year | Weekdays | Federal statutory holidays on weekdays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
| 2027 | 261 | 10 | 251 |
To count working days between any two dates with these holidays left out, use the Business Days Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 10 federal statutory holidays in 2026, and 10 of them fall on a weekday. Federal statutory holidays under the Canada Labour Code. Provinces set their own lists.
What is the next public holiday in Canada?
Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in 22 days.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday on a Saturday or Sunday usually moves to the next weekday (a substitute day). The tables show the day off.
How many working days are there in 2026?
2026 has 261 weekdays. Taking off the 10 federal statutory holidays on weekdays leaves 251 working days, before regional and company holidays.