Here are all of Alberta's statutory holidays remaining in 2026
We have surely seen 2026 zoom by already, and with Good Friday just around the corner, here are the remaining statutory holidays in Alberta to look forward to.
Mark your calendar and get ready for some long weekend traffic annoyances, but also some amazing sleep-in days.
There are plenty of long weekend trips to plan in 2026; however, lots of celebratory days don’t count as statutory holidays.
We have already seen St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day pass us by, and Boxing Day is the next big one that you’ll have to burn up a vacation day to enjoy being out of the office.
We have already blown by two of the nine statutory holidays in Alberta, so you’d better game plan how to use the upcoming seven.
Alberta recognizes the following remaining days as statutory holidays:
- Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Victoria Day: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Canada Day: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Labour Day: Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving Day: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
- Remembrance Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- Christmas Day: Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Optional general holidays in Alberta in 2026 include Easter Monday on April 6, Heritage Day on Monday, Aug. 3, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Boxing Day on Saturday, Dec. 26.
Do you qualify for stat pay?
The Province says an employee is entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at least 30 workdays in the 12 months prior to the holiday.
Most employees are entitled to general holidays and receive general holiday pay if one of the following applies to them:
- a general holiday is a regular day of work; or
- They have worked on a general holiday that is not a regular day of work
You can find out more about Alberta’s general statutory holidays in 2026 online.
With files from Claire Fenton