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1JanThu
New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Statutory holiday in all provinces and territories; offices, banks and government closed.
“Happy New Year” · Bonne année
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Canada: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows from mid-December to early January and during July–August; Quebec's construction sector shuts down for two weeks in late July and over Christmas–New Year.
- Public holidays 2026
- 11
- Public holidays 2027
- 12
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Hebrew · Islamic (Hijri) · Chinese lunisolar · Hindu lunisolar
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Canada
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
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Canada calendar 2026
January 2026
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November 2026
January 2026
February 2026
- 16FebMon
Family Day (and provincial equivalents) Jour de la famille
Provincial holiday on the third Monday of February in most provinces; not a federal holiday, so federal offices and some businesses stay open.
- 17FebTue
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 春节
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 4724
Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; celebrated by Chinese and other East/Southeast Asian communities with family reunions, parades and red envelopes. Businesses owned by or trading with Asian partners may slow down.
“Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse” · 新年快乐 / 新年快樂
- 18FebWed
Ramadan begins رمضان
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated
Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
March 2026
- 20MarFri
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Vendredi saint
Federal statutory holiday and holiday in every province; offices, banks and most businesses closed.
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
Holiday for the federal public service and (optionally) in Quebec; most private businesses in other provinces open.
May 2026
- 18MayMon
Victoria Day / National Patriots' Day Fête de la Reine / Journée nationale des patriotes
Monday before 25 May honouring Queen Victoria (in Quebec: Journée nationale des patriotes); statutory holiday in most provinces, start of the summer season.
June 2026
- 24JunWed
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale du Québec) Fête nationale du Québec
Quebec's national holiday; statutory in Quebec with businesses and offices closed.
“Happy Fête nationale” · Bonne Fête nationale
July 2026
- 1JulWed
Canada Day Fête du Canada
National Day marking Confederation (1867); statutory holiday everywhere, with celebrations and fireworks.
“Happy Canada Day” · Bonne fête du Canada
- 19JulSun
Quebec construction holiday (summer) Vacances de la construction
Mandatory two-week collective holiday for Quebec's construction sector (CCQ): most job sites close and steel deliveries/erection pause.
August 2026
- 3AugMon
Civic Holiday Congé civique
First Monday of August; a holiday in most provinces (statutory in some, e.g. NT, NU, SK; called British Columbia Day, Heritage Day in AB, New Brunswick Day, Natal Day in NS) and for the federal public service; many businesses close.
September 2026
- 7SeptMon
Labour Day Fête du Travail
First Monday of September; statutory everywhere, marks the end of summer.
- 30SeptWed
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Federal statutory holiday (30 September) honouring residential-school survivors and Indigenous communities; federally regulated workplaces closed, statutory in some provinces/territories (e.g. BC, MB, PEI, NWT, NU, YT) but not others.
October 2026
- 12OctMon
Thanksgiving Action de grâce
Second Monday of October; statutory in most provinces (optional in Atlantic provinces), offices and businesses closed.
“Happy Thanksgiving” · Joyeuse Action de grâce
November 2026
- 8NovSun
Diwali (Deepavali) दीवाली
Kartika Amavasya (Ashvin Amavasya, amanta), Vikram Samvat 2083
Hindu, Sikh and Jain Festival of Lights celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets and family gatherings; large community celebrations.
“Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली
- 11NovWed
Remembrance Day Jour du Souvenir
Federal statutory holiday commemorating those who died in military service; statutory in most provinces but a working day in ON and QC. Two minutes of silence at 11:00.
“Lest we forget” · Nous nous souviendrons
December 2026
- 5DecSat
Hanukkah חנוכה
25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787
Eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sunset on 4 December with the lighting of the first candle; normal business continues.
“Happy Hanukkah” · חנוכה שמח
- 20DecSun
Quebec construction holiday (winter) Vacances de la construction (hiver)
Mandatory winter shutdown for Quebec's construction sector (CCQ) until 2 January 2027; job sites largely closed.
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Veille de Noël
Not a statutory holiday, but many businesses close early; the holiday slowdown runs into early January.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Noël
Statutory holiday everywhere; most businesses closed.
“Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” · Joyeux Noël et Joyeuses Fêtes
- 26DecSat
Boxing Day Lendemain de Noël
Federal statutory holiday and holiday in ON and several other provinces; government offices and many businesses closed.
- 28DecMon
Boxing Day (observed) Lendemain de Noël (observé)
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday; federally regulated employers and Ontario observe it on Monday 28 December.
Canada calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Statutory holiday in all provinces and territories; offices, banks and government closed.
“Happy New Year” · Bonne année
February 2027
- 6FebSat
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 春节
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Goat 4725
Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat; celebrated by Chinese and other East/Southeast Asian communities with family reunions, parades and red envelopes. Businesses trading with Asian partners may slow down.
“Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Goat” · 新年快乐 / 新年快樂
- 8FebMon
Ramadan begins رمضان
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
- 15FebMon
Family Day (and provincial equivalents) Jour de la famille
Provincial holiday on the third Monday of February in most provinces; not a federal holiday, so federal offices and some businesses stay open.
March 2027
- 9MarTue
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (Umm al-Qura; local communities may celebrate on 10 March depending on moon sighting).
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Vendredi saint
Federal statutory holiday and holiday in every province; offices, banks and most businesses closed.
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
Holiday for the federal public service and (optionally) in Quebec; most private businesses in other provinces open.
May 2027
- 24MayMon
Victoria Day / National Patriots' Day Fête de la Reine / Journée nationale des patriotes
Monday before 25 May honouring Queen Victoria (in Quebec: Journée nationale des patriotes); statutory holiday in most provinces, start of the summer season.
June 2027
- 24JunThu
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale du Québec) Fête nationale du Québec
Quebec's national holiday; statutory in Quebec with businesses and offices closed.
“Happy Fête nationale” · Bonne Fête nationale
July 2027
- 1JulThu
Canada Day Fête du Canada
National Day marking Confederation (1867); statutory holiday everywhere, with celebrations and fireworks.
“Happy Canada Day” · Bonne fête du Canada
- 25JulSun
Quebec construction holiday (summer) Vacances de la construction
Mandatory two-week collective holiday for Quebec's construction sector (CCQ): most job sites close.
August 2027
- 2AugMon
Civic Holiday Congé civique
First Monday of August; a holiday in most provinces (statutory in some, e.g. NT, NU, SK; called British Columbia Day, Heritage Day in AB, New Brunswick Day, Natal Day in NS) and for the federal public service; many businesses close.
September 2027
- 6SeptMon
Labour Day Fête du Travail
First Monday of September; statutory everywhere, marks the end of summer.
- 30SeptThu
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Federal statutory holiday (30 September) honouring residential-school survivors and Indigenous communities; federally regulated workplaces closed, statutory in some provinces/territories (e.g. BC, MB, PEI, NWT, NU, YT) but not others.
October 2027
- 11OctMon
Thanksgiving Action de grâce
Second Monday of October; statutory in most provinces (optional in Atlantic provinces), offices and businesses closed.
“Happy Thanksgiving” · Joyeuse Action de grâce
- 29OctFri
Diwali (Deepavali) दीवाली
Kartika Amavasya (Ashvin Amavasya, amanta), Vikram Samvat 2084
Hindu, Sikh and Jain Festival of Lights celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets and family gatherings; large community celebrations.
“Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली
November 2027
- 11NovThu
Remembrance Day Jour du Souvenir
Federal statutory holiday commemorating those who died in military service; statutory in most provinces but a working day in ON and QC. Two minutes of silence at 11:00.
“Lest we forget” · Nous nous souviendrons
December 2027
- 19DecSun
Quebec construction holiday (winter) Vacances de la construction (hiver)
Mandatory winter shutdown for Quebec's construction sector (CCQ) until 1 January 2028.
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Veille de Noël
Not a statutory holiday, but many businesses close early; the holiday slowdown runs into early January.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Noël
Statutory holiday everywhere; most businesses closed.
“Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” · Joyeux Noël et Joyeuses Fêtes
- 25DecSat
Hanukkah חנוכה
25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5788
Eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sunset on 24 December (coinciding with Christmas in 2027); runs to 1 January 2028.
“Happy Hanukkah” · חנוכה שמח
- 26DecSun
Boxing Day Lendemain de Noël
Federal statutory holiday and holiday in ON and several other provinces; government offices and many businesses closed.
- 27DecMon
Christmas Day (observed) Noël (observé)
Christmas 2027 falls on a Saturday and is observed on Monday 27 December.
- 28DecTue
Boxing Day (observed) Lendemain de Noël (observé)
Boxing Day 2027 falls on a Sunday and is observed on Tuesday 28 December by federally regulated employers and several provinces.
Business closures ahead in Canada
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNoël | In 58 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 26 Dec 2026Saturday | Boxing DayLendemain de Noël | In 59 days | Gregorian | National (federal); ON and other provinces |
| 28 Dec 2026Monday | Boxing Day (observed)Lendemain de Noël (observé) | In 61 days | Gregorian | Federal; ON and others |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayJour de l'An | In 65 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good FridayVendredi saint | In 149 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 24 May 2027Monday | Victoria Day / National Patriots' DayFête de la Reine / Journée nationale des patriotes | In 208 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 1 Jul 2027Thursday | Canada DayFête du Canada | In 246 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 6 Sept 2027Monday | Labour DayFête du Travail | In 313 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 11 Oct 2027Monday | ThanksgivingAction de grâce | In 348 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayNoël | In 423 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 26 Dec 2027Sunday | Boxing DayLendemain de Noël | In 424 days | Gregorian | National (federal); ON and other provinces |
| 27 Dec 2027Monday | Christmas Day (observed)Noël (observé) | In 425 days | Gregorian | National (federal statutory) |
| 28 Dec 2027Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed)Lendemain de Noël (observé) | In 426 days | Gregorian | Federal; ON and others |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Canada →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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