Heritage Day has already passed this year.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Regional (3)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 47
- Local time zone
- America/Toronto
- Currency
- CAD
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Heritage Day is observed on 2 separate dates in Canada.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday |
Regions where observed
- Alberta
- Nova Scotia
- Yukon
Long-weekend planner
Heritage Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Canada, Heritage Day is observed on February 16, 2026, August 3, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Heritage Day falls on a Monday.
Heritage Day is a regional public holiday in Canada, observed in 3 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Heritage Day was on February 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Heritage Day in Canada is on February 15, 2027.
Other public holidays in Canada 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Family DayFeb 16
- Islander DayFeb 16
- Louis Riel DayFeb 16
- Saint Patrick's DayMar 17
- Good FridayApr 3
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Saint George's DayApr 23
- National Patriots' DayMay 18
- Victoria DayMay 18
- National Aboriginal DayJun 21
- Discovery DayJun 24
- National Holiday (Fête nationale du Québec)Jun 24
- Canada DayJul 1
- Orangemen's DayJul 12
- British Columbia DayAug 3
- Civic HolidayAug 3
- Natal DayAug 3
- New Brunswick DayAug 3
- Saskatchewan DayAug 3
- Gold Cup Parade DayAug 17
- Labour DaySep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSep 30
- ThanksgivingOct 12
- Armistice DayNov 11
- Remembrance DayNov 11
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Heritage Day date for Canada 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/holidays.html