Stat Holidays in Federally Regulated Workplaces (2026)
All 10 statutory holidays with exact dates — plus the "holidays" that surprisingly aren't statutory in Federal.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 18, 2026 | Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving | October 12, 2026 | Monday |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | Saturday |
Commonly Assumed — but NOT Statutory in Federal
- ✕Family Day (February 16, 2026) — provincial holiday — not a CLC general holiday
- ✕Civic Holiday (August 3, 2026) — not a CLC general holiday
How Holiday Pay Works in Federal
Banks, telecom, airlines, rail, and interprovincial trucking follow the Canada Labour Code: 10 general holidays, holiday pay = 1/20 of wages in the previous 4 weeks.
Calculate your holiday pay →Frequently Asked Questions
Federally Regulated Workplaces has 10 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Commonly assumed but NOT statutory: Family Day, Civic Holiday.
The next statutory holiday in Federally Regulated Workplaces is Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Banks, telecom, airlines, rail, and interprovincial trucking follow the Canada Labour Code: 10 general holidays, holiday pay = 1/20 of wages in the previous 4 weeks.
No — the first Monday of August (August 3, 2026) is not a statutory holiday in Federally Regulated Workplaces, though many employers observe it voluntarily.
General information verified July 2026, not legal advice — eligibility rules and exceptions apply (retail, hospitality, and federally regulated sectors differ). Confirm with the Canada Labour Program.