When is Canada Day 2026?
Canada Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It was 56 days ago.
Canada Day is a nationwide public holiday, held on July 1. Federal offices close and many communities hold celebrations.
The day commemorates Confederation in 1867. Fireworks, parades and citizenship ceremonies mark July 1 across the country.
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Is Canada Day a public holiday?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory holiday under federal labour standards and is observed in every province and territory.
What day is Canada Day?
Canada Day is always July 1. When it falls on a weekend, many employers grant a substitute weekday; this page publishes July 1 itself.
History
Originally Dominion Day, the holiday was renamed Canada Day in 1982. It marks the British North America Act coming into force on 1 July 1867.
Canada Day dates, 2021–2031
| Year | Weekday | Date | Observed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Thursday | July 1, 2021 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2022 | Friday | July 1, 2022 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2023 | Saturday | July 1, 2023 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2024 | Monday | July 1, 2024 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2025 | Tuesday | July 1, 2025 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2026 | Wednesday | July 1, 2026 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2027 | Thursday | July 1, 2027 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2028 | Saturday | July 1, 2028 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2029 | Sunday | July 1, 2029 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2030 | Monday | July 1, 2030 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2031 | Tuesday | July 1, 2031 | — | Federal Holiday |
Every date above is calculated from the rule — july 1 every year — rather than transcribed year by year, which removes the commonest source of error on calendar sites.
Legal basis and sources
Canada Day (July 1) is a statutory holiday under Canadian federal labour standards. Canada Revenue Agency — Public holidays
- Canada Revenue Agency — Public holidays — verified August 26, 2026
- Government of Canada — Statutory holidays — verified August 26, 2026