2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Canada
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Canada.
Canada has 245 working days and 19 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Canada operates on UTC-5 with standard business hours 09:00โ17:00 and a saturday โ sunday weekend. In 2026, there are 245 standard working days and 19 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays โ potentially delaying payment settlement by 1โ3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Canada's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
โ ๏ธ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1โ2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Canada Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-02-16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-03-17 | Tue | Saint Patrick's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-23 | Thu | Saint George's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-18 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-06-21 | Sun | National Aboriginal Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-06-24 | Wed | Discovery Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-07-01 | Wed | Canada Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-07-12 | Sun | Orangemen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-08-03 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-08-17 | Mon | Gold Cup Parade Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-09-07 | Mon | Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-09-30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-10-12 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-11-11 | Wed | Armistice Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Canada in 2026?
In 2026, Canada has 245 working days, 101 weekend days, and 19 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Canada?
The official weekend in Canada is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
Canada has 19 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Canada?
Banks in Canada are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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