CanadavsMexico
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
6
Only Canada
5
Only Mexico
What the numbers say
In 2026, Canada has 8 nationwide public holidays and Mexico has 7, so Canada gets 1 more day off. They line up on 2 dates, including New Year's Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Canada has 8 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Mexico (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Canada offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Mexico offers 5 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is September in Canada and January in Mexico.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Canada
Mexico is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Mexico
Canada is working these days.