CanadavsUnited States
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
5
Only Canada
7
Only United States
What the numbers say
In 2026, Canada has 8 nationwide public holidays and United States has 10, so United States gets 2 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including New Year's Day, Labour 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 10 for United States (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); United States offers 7 and 2. United States has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is September in Canada and January in United States.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Canada
United States is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only United States
Canada is working these days.
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