Statutory Holidays in Canada by Province: Dates and Holiday Pay

Each province sets its own list of statutory (general) holidays, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code’s list, so which days are paid holidays depends on where you work. This page lists the 2026 dates by jurisdiction and how holiday pay works. Bank and branch closures on these days are covered on bank holiday hours, and the rest of your rights at work are in the workplace rights and employee benefits guide.

Statutory Holidays 2026 Canada

Federal Statutory Holidays

These holidays apply to all federally regulated employees (banks, telecommunications, transportation, federal government).

Provincial Holidays by Province

Ontario

*Civic Holiday (Simcoe Day) is not a statutory holiday in Ontario but is widely observed.

British Columbia

Alberta

*Heritage Day is an optional holiday in Alberta (not statutory).

Quebec

Manitoba

*Terry Fox Day is not a statutory holiday but is observed.

Saskatchewan

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

PEI

Newfoundland and Labrador

*Some NL holidays give a half-day or full day depending on the employer.

Long Weekends 2026

Stat Holiday Pay Rules

If You Don’t Work the Holiday

If You Work the Holiday

Related pages

• Overtime rules by province
• Vacation pay by province
• Average Salary Canada
• Minimum Wage by Province