How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?

Canada has 12 public holidays in 2026.

What is the first public holiday in Canada in 2026?

The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.

2 of them: Easter Sunday, Boxing Day.

Canada

Nova Scotia observes 12 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type
January 1	Thursday	New Year's Day	Public
February 2	Monday	Groundhog Day	Observance
February 14	Saturday	Valentine's Day	Observance
February 16	Monday	Heritage Day	Public
March 17	Tuesday	St. Patrick’s Day	Observance
April 3	Friday	Good Friday	Public
April 5	Sunday	Easter Sunday	Public
May 10	Sunday	Mother's Day	Observance
May 18	Monday	Victoria Day	Public
June 21	Sunday	Father's Day	Observance
July 1	Wednesday	Canada Day	Public
August 3	Monday	Natal Day	Public
September 7	Monday	Labour Day	Public
September 30	Wednesday	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	Observance
October 12	Monday	Thanksgiving	Public
October 31	Saturday	Halloween	Observance
November 11	Wednesday	Remembrance Day	Public
December 25	Friday	Christmas Day	Public
December 26	Saturday	Boxing Day	Public

How many public holidays does Canada have in 2026?: Canada has 12 public holidays in 2026.
What is the first public holiday in Canada in 2026?: The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
Which public holidays in Canada fall on a weekend in 2026?: 2 of them: Easter Sunday, Boxing Day.