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United StatesvsCanada

Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.

3

Days you're both off

7

Only United States

5

Only Canada

What the numbers say

In 2026, United States has 10 nationwide public holidays and Canada has 8, so United States gets 2 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including New Year's Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day.

What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: United States has 10 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Canada (0 on a weekend).

For short breaks, United States offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Canada offers 5 and 1. United States has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in United States and September in Canada.

Shared days

Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.

New Year's DayThursday · 1 Jan 2026Labor DayMonday · 7 Sep 2026Christmas DayFriday · 25 Dec 2026

Only United States

Canada is working — expect one-sided quiet.

Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday · 19 Jan 2026Washington's BirthdayMonday · 16 Feb 2026Memorial DayMonday · 25 May 2026Juneteenth National Independence DayFriday · 19 Jun 2026Independence DayFriday · 3 Jul 2026Veterans DayWednesday · 11 Nov 2026Thanksgiving DayThursday · 26 Nov 2026

Only Canada

United States is working these days.

Good FridayFriday · 3 Apr 2026Victoria DayMonday · 18 May 2026Canada DayWednesday · 1 Jul 2026National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWednesday · 30 Sep 2026ThanksgivingMonday · 12 Oct 2026

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