Labour Day 2026 — Canada
September 7, 2026 · Monday
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What is Labour Day?
Labour Day is a statutory holiday in every Canadian province and territory and a federal general holiday. It falls on the first Monday of September.
Its Canada-wide scope is supported by the full jurisdictional source set. The date changes each year with the Monday rule.
Holiday-pay, eligibility and lieu-day details still follow the applicable employment standards even though the date and statutory coverage are shared.
- Applies in:
- Canada-wide
First Monday of September.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | September 1, 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | September 7, 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | September 6, 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Labour Day 2026?
- In 2026, Labour Day falls on September 7, 2026 (Monday).
- Is Labour Day statutory throughout Canada?
- Yes. It is statutory in all provinces and territories and federally.
- When does it fall?
- On the first Monday of September.
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