Christmas Day 2026 — Canada
December 25, 2026 · Friday
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What is Christmas Day?
Christmas Day on 25 December is statutory in every Canadian province and territory and is a federal general holiday.
It is one of the five entries given Canada-wide statutory scope after checking all 13 jurisdictional sources.
The date is common, but eligibility, holiday pay and substitution when it falls on a non-working day remain jurisdiction-specific.
- Applies in:
- Canada-wide
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thursday | December 25, 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Friday | December 25, 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Saturday | December 25, 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Christmas Day 2026?
- In 2026, Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2026 (Friday).
- Is Christmas Day statutory throughout Canada?
- Yes. It is statutory in every province and territory and federally.
- Are lieu-day rules identical everywhere?
- No. The applicable employment jurisdiction determines detailed entitlement and substitution rules.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026
- Government of Canada — Statutory holidays for federally regulated employees (Canada Labour Code)
- Government of Ontario — Public holidays under the Employment Standards Act
- CNESST — Statutory general holidays in Quebec
- Government of British Columbia — Statutory holidays
- Government of Alberta — General holidays and pay
- Government of Saskatchewan — Public statutory holidays
- Government of Manitoba — General holidays
- Government of New Brunswick — Paid public holidays
- Province of Nova Scotia — Paid holidays
- Newfoundland and Labrador — Labour Standards Act
- Government of Prince Edward Island — Paid holidays
- Government of Yukon — Statutory holidays
- Government of the Northwest Territories — Employment Standards holidays
- Government of Nunavut — Labour and Employment Standards