Heritage Day 2026 — Alberta, Canada
August 3, 2026 · Monday
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What is Heritage Day?
Alberta Heritage Day is an optional general holiday on the first Monday of August. It is not a required statutory holiday for all Alberta workers.
The page keeps the word optional prominent because listing the date without that qualification would overstate worker entitlement.
Its Alberta-only scope and status come from the provincial general-holidays source.
- Applies in:
- province/territory (Alberta) · optional holiday
An optional general holiday in Alberta (first Monday of August); not a required statutory holiday.
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 Heritage Day 2026?
- In 2026, Heritage Day falls on August 3, 2026 (Monday).
- Is Alberta Heritage Day a required statutory holiday?
- No. Alberta lists it as an optional general holiday.
- When is Heritage Day?
- The first Monday of August.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026