Stat Holidays › Alberta
Alberta has 9 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under Alberta employment standards law. The next one is Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 9 days).
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Alberta stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Alberta Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Passed |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Passed |
| Canada Day July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Next |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
Alberta stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Alberta Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 24, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Canada Day July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in Alberta
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under Alberta employment standards law:
- Easter Monday (April 6, 2026): An optional general holiday: employers may give it but don't have to.
- Heritage Day (August 3, 2026): An optional general holiday in Alberta.
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2026): An optional general holiday in Alberta.
- Boxing Day (December 26, 2026): An optional general holiday in Alberta.
What if a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
The dates above are the calendar dates. When a statutory holiday lands on a day an employee doesn’t normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, Alberta employment standards law sets what they’re owed, usually a substitute paid day off or holiday pay. Rules on who qualifies and how holiday pay is calculated also differ by province, so check the official guide below for the exact rule.
Source: Government of Alberta: General holidays and pay. Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Alberta in 2026?
9: New Year's Day, Alberta Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
When is the next stat holiday in Alberta?
Thanksgiving, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Alberta?
No. An optional general holiday: employers may give it but don't have to.
Is Heritage Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
No. An optional general holiday in Alberta.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Alberta?
No. An optional general holiday in Alberta.
Are stat holidays the same across Canada?
No. Each province and territory sets its own list under its employment standards law, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code. Only New Year's Day, Good Friday (Good Friday or Easter Monday in Quebec), Canada Day (Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador), Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory everywhere.
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