2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in Alberta
11 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Canada Post are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 16
Fri
Apr 3
Mon
Apr 6
Mon
May 18
Wed
Jul 1
Mon
Aug 3
Heritage Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Sep 7
Wed
Sep 30
Mon
Oct 12
Wed
Nov 11
Fri
Dec 25
Sat
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Alberta in 2026?
Alberta has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Heritage Day (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Alberta?
St. Stephen's Day (Saturday, Dec 26). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Alberta?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Alberta. The table above shows the bank and Canada Post status for each 2026 date.
What is the difference between a statutory and a civic holiday?
A statutory holiday is a day off required by law, usually with holiday pay. A civic or observance day (Easter Monday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) is widely recognized but employers are not legally required to close or pay for it.