2026 Paid Holidays

The following is a list of designated Paid Holidays for 2026 and the dates which they will be observed by employees working daily hours Monday-Friday.

New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 16, 2026
Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2026
St. George’s Day Monday, April 20, 2026
Victoria Day Monday, May 18, 2026
June Holiday* Monday, June 22, 2026
Memorial Day Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Orangeman’s Day Monday, July 13, 2026
Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation** Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 12, 2026
Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026
Boxing Day Monday, December 28, 2026

One (1) additional day in each year that, in the opinion of the Permanent Head, is recognized to be a civic holiday in the area in which the employee is employed. If no civic holiday is provided, the employee shall be granted an additional day at a time to be determined by the Permanent Head.

Employees working in continuous operations and/or in shift operations will have paid holidays on days designated by the Permanent Head of their department.

Any clarification or questions regarding this memo should be directed to the Collective Bargaining Division at 729-2343.

*Consultations are ongoing with respect to the June Holiday.

**Consultations are ongoing with respect to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.