Calendar density
high-density public-holiday calendar
Canada has 31 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 31 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in Canada.
31 in 202631 in 2027Next: Armistice Day · Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
Armistice Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Primary timezone
America/Vancouver
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
3
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
10 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
Canada across the next 12 months
31 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in Canada. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious8
- Civic4
- Cultural2
- Other / unclassified17
Headline reading: a other-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday0
- Monday19
- Tuesday0
- Wednesday3
- Thursday4
- Friday4
- Saturday1
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
43 days
Sat, Jan 2, 2027 → Sun, Feb 14, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
4 days
Fri, Mar 26, 2027 → Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the Canada calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
23 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in August (8), February (4), March (3), June (3).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 31 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
Public31
Cross-country comparison
Canada versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (America) by holiday-name overlap with Canada, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 31 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamaica | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Montserrat | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Barbados | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Compared with Jamaica (10), Montserrat (11), Barbados (12) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Canada's 31-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the Canada holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
Canada has 31 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 31 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: Armistice Day on Wed, Nov 11, 2026 (Wednesday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 8 religious, 4 civic, 2 cultural, 17 other (31 classified entries). The headline reading: a other-leaning calendar (Canada weights toward other observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Monday 19, Thursday 4, and Friday 4, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether Canada grants a weekday substitution. 23 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 43 days (Sat, Jan 2, 2027 → Sun, Feb 14, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 4 days (Fri, Mar 26, 2027 → Mon, Mar 29, 2027), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Jamaica (10), Montserrat (11), Barbados (12) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Canada's 31-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
Canada spans 10 planning timezones; America/Vancouver is the canonical anchor for closure timing. Canada observes a seasonal DST shift, which can move local clock-anchored events on either side of a holiday weekend.
Curation depth
3 curated explainers sit alongside this calendar; the rest stay on the table-only view to keep the route set focused.
Travel handoff
An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.
Substitution and source boundary
1 public holiday land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for Canada.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 31 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in August (8), February (4), March (3), June (3).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Canada holiday questions
- How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?
- Canada has 31 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does Canada have in 2027?
- Canada has 31 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in Canada?
- The next public holiday in Canada is Armistice Day on Wed, Nov 11, 2026.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in Canada?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 1 public holiday fall on a weekend in Canada; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does Canada observe daylight saving time?
- Canada observes a seasonal DST shift in at least one of its 10 mapped timezones (America/Vancouver, America/Whitehorse, America/Regina). Local clock-anchored events around a holiday weekend can move with that transition.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in Canada?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, Canada weights toward other observances (17 of 31 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 8, civic 4, cultural 2, other 17.
Popular Countdowns
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Armistice Day — Wed, Nov 11, 2026
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Timezones
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Featured holiday explainers
We currently keep 3 detailed holiday guides live for Canada. The rest of the calendar stays on the yearly tables so the route set stays focused.
2026 Holidays (31)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Louis Riel DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Islander DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Heritage DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Family DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | Saint Patrick's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good FridayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter MondayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Apr 23, 2026 | Saint George's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, May 18, 2026 | National Patriots' DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, May 18, 2026 | Victoria DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | National Aboriginal DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Discovery DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | National HolidayFête nationale du QuébecCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Jul 1, 2026 | Canada DayCurated guide | Past | Public |
| Sun, Jul 12, 2026 | Orangemen's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Civic HolidayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | British Columbia DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Heritage DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | New Brunswick DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Natal DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Saskatchewan DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 17, 2026 | Gold Cup Parade DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Aug 17, 2026 | Discovery DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labour DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | ThanksgivingCurated guide | Past | Public |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Remembrance DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's DayBoxing DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
2027 Holidays (31)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Louis Riel DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Islander DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Heritage DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Family DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Saint Patrick's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good FridayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter MondayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Saint George's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | National Patriots' DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Victoria DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | National Aboriginal DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | Discovery DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | National HolidayFête nationale du QuébecCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 | Canada DayCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 | Orangemen's DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Civic HolidayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | British Columbia DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Heritage DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | New Brunswick DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Natal DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Saskatchewan DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 | Gold Cup Parade DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 | Discovery DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | Labour DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | ThanksgivingCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | Armistice DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | Remembrance DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas DayCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's DayBoxing DayCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
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