Public Holidays 2026

There are a number of dates during the year when returns are due to be filed, and/or certain payments or remittances are due to be paid.

When a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday recognized by the CRA, Remitian will move your payment to the previous business day so that your payment is considered on time to the respective tax jurisdiction.

Public Holidays for 2026

Canada

• New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Family Day - Monday, February 16, 2026 (regional)
• Good Friday - Friday, April 3, 2026
• Easter Monday - Monday, April 6, 2026
• Victoria Day - Monday, May 18, 2026
• Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (Quebec only)
• Canada Day - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Civic Holiday - Monday, August 3, 2026 (excluding Quebec)
• Labour Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
• Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 12, 2026
• Remembrance Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2026
• Boxing Day - Saturday, December 26, 2026

United States

• New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 19, 2026
• Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) - Monday, February 16, 2026
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026
• Juneteenth National Independence Day - Friday, June 19, 2026
• Independence Day - Saturday, July 4, 2026 (observed Friday, July 3)
• Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
• Columbus Day - Monday, October 12, 2026
• Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2026