Stat Holidays › Federal
Federally regulated workplaces have 10 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under the Canada Labour Code. The next one is Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 9 days).
These apply to employees of federally regulated businesses — banks, airlines, railways, interprovincial trucking, telecoms, Canada Post and the like — wherever in Canada they work. Everyone else follows their province or territory's list.
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Federal stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 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 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Wednesday, September 30, 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 |
| Boxing Day December 26 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Upcoming |
Federal stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 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 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Thursday, September 30, 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 |
| Boxing Day December 26 | Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in federally regulated workplaces
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under the Canada Labour Code:
- Easter Monday (April 6, 2026): A holiday for the federal public service, not a general holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
- Civic Holiday (August 3, 2026): A holiday for the federal public service, not a general holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
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, the Canada Labour Code 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 Canada: Vacations and general holidays (federally regulated). Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in federally regulated workplaces in 2026?
10: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
When is the next stat holiday in federally regulated workplaces?
Thanksgiving, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in federally regulated workplaces?
No. A holiday for the federal public service, not a general holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
Is the Civic Holiday a stat holiday in federally regulated workplaces?
No. A holiday for the federal public service, not a general holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
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.
Stat holidays in other provinces and territories
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