Thanksgiving Day 2034

Name: Thanksgiving Day
Start: 2034-10-09
End: 2034-10-09
Location: Canada

Do you get the day off?

Mon · Oct 9

Yes

2964days 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.