Federal statutory holidays 2026
Federally regulated workers get 10 general holidays in 2026 under the Canada Labour Code, wherever they live in Canada.
Paid days off under the Canada Labour Code
Most employees get these days off with holiday pay. Dates are the official holiday; when one falls on a weekend you usually get the next working day off.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Victoria Day | Mon, May 18 | Mon, May 24 |
| Canada Day | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 25observed Mon, Dec 27 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26observed Mon, Dec 28 | Sun, Dec 26observed Tue, Dec 28 |
Long weekends for federal workers in 2026
5 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.
The rules for federal workers
When a holiday falls on a weekend: If a general holiday falls on a non-working day, you’re entitled to a holiday with pay on the working day immediately before or after it.
- Applies to banks, airlines, telecom, railways, interprovincial trucking, the federal public service and other federally regulated employers, in every province.
- Easter Monday is not a general holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
Source: Government of Canada — Canada Labour Code. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.
Frequently asked
How many statutory holidays does a federally regulated workplace have 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.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday for federal workers?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday for federal workers?
Yes. Boxing Day is a statutory holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday for federal workers?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday for federal workers?
Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a statutory holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend for federal workers?
If a general holiday falls on a non-working day, you’re entitled to a holiday with pay on the working day immediately before or after it.
How many long weekends are there for federal workers in 2026?
5 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Good Friday, Victoria Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Other provinces and territories
Paid days off differ across Canada. Compare with the rest of the country.
- OntarioON 9statutory holidays in 2026
- British ColumbiaBC 11statutory holidays in 2026
- AlbertaAB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- SaskatchewanSK 10statutory holidays in 2026
- ManitobaMB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- QuebecQC 8statutory holidays in 2026
- New BrunswickNB 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Nova ScotiaNS 6statutory holidays in 2026
- Prince Edward IslandPE 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Newfoundland and LabradorNL 6statutory holidays in 2026
- YukonYT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Northwest TerritoriesNT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- NunavutNU 11statutory holidays in 2026