Public holiday
Thanksgiving 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
★ Statutory in 9 of 13 provinces & territories
What it is
A harvest festival on the second Monday of October, giving thanks for the year's bounty.
How it's observed
A large family meal, often turkey, with autumn colours at their peak.
Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday?
Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces. It is optional in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| British Columbia | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Alberta | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Saskatchewan | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Manitoba | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Quebec | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| New Brunswick | ◆ Optional | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Nova Scotia | ◆ Optional | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Prince Edward Island | ◆ Optional | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ◆ Optional | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Yukon | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Northwest Territories | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Nunavut | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ★ Statutory | Mon, Oct 12 |
Common greetings
Happy Thanksgiving!Joyeuse Action de grâce!
In the workplace
- Canadian Thanksgiving is six weeks before the American one; avoid confusing the two when scheduling with US colleagues.