Civic Holiday 2026 — Canada
August 3, 2026 · Monday
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What is Civic Holiday?
The first-Monday-of-August Civic Holiday entry is statutory in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia do not list the same date as a statutory holiday under their employment standards.
The scope remains NT and NU; the page does not turn a municipal name or another limited observance into a province-wide statutory entitlement.
Province-specific statutory holidays on the same date—such as BC Day and Saskatchewan Day—have separate records.
- Applies in:
- province/territory (Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
First Monday of August. A statutory holiday in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut; Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia do not list the same date as a statutory holiday under their employment standards.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | August 4, 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | August 3, 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | August 2, 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Civic Holiday 2026?
- In 2026, Civic Holiday falls on August 3, 2026 (Monday).
- Where is this Civic Holiday statutory?
- The Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Is Civic Holiday statutory in Ontario?
- It is widely observed there but is not a statutory holiday under Ontario employment standards.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026