Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Canada
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | National | |||
| May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day | National | |||
| Jul 1, 2026 | Canada Day | National | National holiday: government offices, banks and most businesses closed; reduced handling at ports and terminals. | ||
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labour Day | National | |||
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | National | |||
| Oct 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | National | |||
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remembrance Day | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | Nationwide business closures; heavily reduced capacity at ports, airports and terminals over the holiday period. | ||
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026
Victoria Day
May 18, 2026
Canada Day
Jul 1, 2026
National holiday: government offices, banks and most businesses closed; reduced handling at ports and terminals.
Labour Day
Sep 7, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Oct 12, 2026
Remembrance Day
Nov 11, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Nationwide business closures; heavily reduced capacity at ports, airports and terminals over the holiday period.
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2026
Sources: Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca)
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.