🇨🇦 Canada Public Holidays 2026
31 public holidays, 8 optimized bridge windows, and 8 free long weekends. Statutory leave: 10 days (2 weeks federal — provinces may differ).
All Public Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Day | Bridge Potential |
|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Great |
| Louis Riel Day | 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Islander Day | 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Heritage Day | 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Family Day | 16 Feb 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Saint Patrick's Day | 17 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Great |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good |
| Easter Monday | 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Saint George's Day | 23 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Great |
| National Patriots' Day | 18 May 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Victoria Day | 18 May 2026 | Monday | Good |
| National Aboriginal Day | 21 Jun 2026 | Sunday | Weekend |
| Discovery Day | 24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| Fête nationale du Québec(National Holiday) | 24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| Canada Day | 1 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| Orangemen's Day | 12 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Weekend |
| Civic Holiday | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| British Columbia Day | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Heritage Day | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| New Brunswick Day | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Natal Day | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Saskatchewan Day | 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Gold Cup Parade Day | 17 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Discovery Day | 17 Aug 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Labour Day | 7 Sept 2026 | Monday | Good |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 30 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| Thanksgiving | 12 Oct 2026 | Monday | Good |
| Armistice Day | 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| Remembrance Day | 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Good |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Good |
| Boxing Day(St. Stephen's Day) | 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Weekend |
Best Bridge Opportunities — Sorted by Efficiency
Good Friday & Easter Monday
2 Apr 2026 — 6 Apr 2026
5 days off1 leave day
Book: 2 Apr 2026
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026 — 4 Jan 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 2 Jan 2026
Louis Riel Day
13 Feb 2026 — 16 Feb 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 13 Feb 2026
Saint Patrick's Day
14 Mar 2026 — 17 Mar 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 16 Mar 2026
Saint George's Day
23 Apr 2026 — 26 Apr 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 24 Apr 2026
National Patriots' Day
15 May 2026 — 18 May 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 15 May 2026
Civic Holiday
31 Jul 2026 — 3 Aug 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 31 Jul 2026
Gold Cup Parade Day
14 Aug 2026 — 17 Aug 2026
4 days off1 leave day
Book: 14 Aug 2026
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