2056 Holiday Calendar in Canada, including all national holidays, optional holidays, commemorative dates, and important days of the year.
January 2056
February 2056
Family Day
Optional
Source: Provincial statutory holiday (Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and others); not a federal holiday
March 2056
April 2056
Easter Monday
Optional
Source: Federal public service holiday (collective agreements); not a statutory holiday for most employers
July 2056
September 2056
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Holiday
Source: Canada Labour Code, s. 166 (Bill C-5, 2021)
October 2056
December 2056
Dates checked against the law: Canada Labour Code, s. 166; Provincial statutory holiday; Federal public service holiday. Last reviewed: 08/11/2026.
2056 Long Weekends
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 1 – Mon, Jan 3 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Mar 31 – Sun, Apr 2 3 days | Good Friday |
| Sat, Jul 1 – Mon, Jul 3 3 days | Canada Day |
| Sat, Sep 2 – Mon, Sep 4 3 days | Labour Day |
| Sat, Sep 30 – Mon, Oct 2 3 days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Sat, Dec 23 – Mon, Dec 25 3 days | Christmas Day |
“With a bridge day”: the holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so the long weekend needs a day off on Monday or Friday.
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