Easter Monday 2026 — Alberta, Canada
April 6, 2026 · Monday
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What is Easter Monday?
Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday for most Canadian workers. Alberta lists it as an optional general holiday, while in Quebec the employer can designate it instead of Good Friday.
The page does not label Easter Monday Canada-wide. Its stored provincial scope reflects Alberta's optional general-holiday framework, and the Quebec either-or rule remains a separate qualification.
The employment-standards sources do not establish a general Canada-wide entitlement for Easter Monday, so the page does not infer one from workplace custom or another calendar.
- Applies in:
- province/territory (Alberta) · optional holiday
Movable statutory holiday: the date depends on Easter (Good Friday) and changes every year.
Not a statutory holiday for most workers. It is an optional general holiday in Alberta and can be designated instead of Good Friday in Quebec.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | April 21, 2025 | Movable |
| 2026 | Monday | April 6, 2026 | Movable |
| 2027 | Monday | March 29, 2027 | Movable |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Easter Monday 2026?
- In 2026, Easter Monday falls on April 6, 2026 (Monday).
- Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday across Canada?
- No. Its status varies and it is not a general statutory holiday for most workers.
- What is the Quebec rule?
- The employer designates either Good Friday or Easter Monday as the statutory holiday.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026