Canada Day 2020

Name: Canada Day
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2020-07-01
Location: Canada

Do you get the day off?

Wed · Jul 1

Yes, in Canada

NationwideStatutory — paid day off, or premium pay if you work it

Federally regulated jobsBanks, airlines, telecoms, federal offices — off nationwide

The date, and why: Canada Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 1. When July 1 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is typically observed as the statutory holiday for federally regulated employees.
Where it counts as statutory: Nationwide. All federal government offices, banks, and post offices close. Provincial government offices and most businesses also close, though some retail may remain open with holiday pay requirements.
What closes: Federal and provincial government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses close. Expect closures at Service Canada, Canada Post, and passport offices. Grocery stores and malls may have reduced hours.
Where the name comes from: Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation on July 1, 1867, when three British colonies united to form Canada. Major celebrations occur on Parliament Hill in Ottawa with fireworks, concerts, and citizenship ceremonies.