Thanksgiving

• Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 • Long Weekend: Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12, 2026 • Rule: Celebrated annually on the second Monday in October, as fixed by Parliament in 1957. Holiday Status • Statutory Holiday: It is an official paid public holiday for federal employees and in most provinces and territories. • Variations: In Atlantic Canada (Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador), it is an optional or non-statutory retail closing day rather than a universal paid holiday. In Quebec, the day is known as Jour de l'Action de grâce, though it is celebrated more modestly than in English Canada. Traditions • Family Feasts: Households gather for a seasonal meal featuring roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and pumpkin pie. • Outdoor Activities: Because the holiday falls early in autumn, many people use the long weekend for hikes, fall foliage trips, or visiting local farms before winter arrives. • Football: Fans tune in for the annual Canadian Football League (CFL) Thanksgiving Day matchup. If you'd like, let me know: • Are you planning a traditional dinner menu or looking for recipe ideas? • Do you need to know about store and grocery hours for the holiday Monday? • Canada.ca Public holidays Public holidays for 2026 * New Year – Thursday, January 1, 2026 * Good Friday – Friday, April 3, 2026 * Easter Monday – Monday, Ap... • Wikipedia Thanksgiving (Canada) - Wikipedia Significance, A celebration of being thankful for what one has and the bounty of the previous year. Celebrations, Spending time wi... • www.farmersalmanac.com When Is Canadian Thanksgiving 2026? Dates, History, and Traditions When Is Canadian Thanksgiving 2026? Dates, History, and Traditions * Canadian Thanksgiving 2026: Monday, October 12, 2026.