Family Day 2026 — Canada
February 16, 2026 · Monday
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What is Family Day?
Family Day is a statutory holiday on the third Monday of February in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Other provinces use different February-holiday names or have no equivalent statutory day.
Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia appear separately as Louis Riel Day, Islander Day and Nova Scotia Heritage Day. Quebec and the territories are not added to this Family Day scope.
Keeping same-date holidays separate preserves their official names and legal sources instead of creating a fictional Canada-wide Family Day.
- Applies in:
- province/territory (Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick)
Third Monday of February. A statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Other provinces hold a February holiday under a different name (Louis Riel Day, Islander Day, Nova Scotia Heritage Day); Quebec and the territories have none.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | February 17, 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | February 16, 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | February 15, 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Family Day 2026?
- In 2026, Family Day falls on February 16, 2026 (Monday).
- Where is Family Day a statutory holiday?
- Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.
- Do all provinces call the February holiday Family Day?
- No. Manitoba, PEI and Nova Scotia use different statutory holiday names.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026