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Is today a public holiday in Canada?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Canada. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, America/Toronto time
Canada, this month public holiday
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Canada?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Canada.

Next public holiday in Canada

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Labour Day on 7 September 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Canada

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Good FridayFriday 26 March 2027in 160 days
Canada DayThursday 1 July 2027in 257 days
Labour DayMonday 6 September 2027in 324 days
Christmas DaySaturday 25 December 2027in 434 days

Public holidays in Canada in 2026

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2026. None fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
1 July 2026WednesdayCanada Day
7 September 2026MondayLabour Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Canada in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Canada in 2027

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Canada

Is today a public holiday in Canada?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Canada, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Canada?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Canada.

What is the next public holiday in Canada?

The next public holiday in Canada is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada has 5 public holidays in 2026. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.

Does Canada move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Canada in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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