Thanksgiving Day 2033
Do you get the day off?
Mon · Oct 10
Yes
2600days away
Federally regulated jobsBanks, airlines, telecoms, federal offices — off nationwide
NB · NL · NS · PENot a statutory holiday — many employers still close
- The date, and why
- Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Canada falls on Monday, October 12 — the second Monday of October. This creates a 3-day long weekend (Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12).
- Where it counts as statutory
- Federal statutory holiday. Statutory in most provinces. In NB, NS, and PE, provincially regulated employers are not required to give the day off, though many do.
- What closes
- Federal offices, banks, and schools close. Many businesses close or operate with reduced hours. Grocery stores typically close or have limited hours on Thanksgiving Monday.
- Where the name comes from
- Canadian Thanksgiving celebrates the harvest season and dates back to 1578 when explorer Martin Frobisher held a ceremony of thanks. Traditions include turkey dinner, pumpkin pie, and family gatherings.
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