Thanksgiving is a public holiday in Canada, observed on October 12, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayThanksgiving
Local NameThanksgiving
DateOctober 12, 2026
CountryCA flag Canada
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
Thanksgiving falls on October 12, 2026 in Canada.
Is Thanksgiving a public holiday?
Yes, Thanksgiving is an official public holiday in Canada. It is observed nationwide.
What is Thanksgiving called locally?
In Canada, Thanksgiving is known as "Thanksgiving".

All Public Holidays in Canada CA flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-02-16 Louis Riel Day Public
2026-02-16 Islander Day Public
2026-02-16 Heritage Day Public
2026-02-16 Family Day Public
2026-03-17 Saint Patrick's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-04-23 Saint George's Day Public
2026-05-18 National Patriots' Day Public
2026-05-18 Victoria Day Public
2026-06-21 National Aboriginal Day Public
2026-06-24 Discovery Day Public
2026-06-24 National Holiday Public
2026-07-01 Canada Day Public

View all Canada holidays →

Explore More Holidays

AD flag New Year's Day Andorra — 2026-01-01 AD flag Epiphany Andorra — 2026-01-06 AD flag Carnival Andorra — 2026-02-16 AD flag Constitution Day Andorra — 2026-03-14 AD flag Good Friday Andorra — 2026-04-03 AD flag Easter Monday Andorra — 2026-04-06 AD flag Labour Day Andorra — 2026-05-01 AD flag Whit Monday Andorra — 2026-05-25 AD flag Assumption Day Andorra — 2026-08-15 AD flag National Holiday Andorra — 2026-09-08