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Public Holiday
Regional: CA-AB, CA-BC, CA-NB, CA-ON, CA-SK
Family Day
Monday, February 16, 2026
February 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Reduced
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Holiday
3-day weekend (February 14 – February 16)
📣 Traveler notes
Canada is the second-largest country globally, known for its vast natural beauty, diverse landscapes (including the Rocky Mountains, Prairies, and three oceanic coasts), and rich multicultural heritage. Large cities are surrounded by extensive forests and lakes.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Family Day (third Monday in February; check for provincial variations)
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day (last Monday in May; some provinces may observe the following Monday)
- Respect Canada's multiculturalism and diverse immigrant history. When visiting private residences, remove shoes unless told otherwise. Use respectful terminology regarding Indigenous peoples, generally using 'Indigenous' and recognizing the distinct cultures of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
About this holiday
Family Day is a regional statutory holiday observed on the third Monday of February in several Canadian provinces, including Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Specific names and observances vary by province (e.g., Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia, and Islander Day in Prince Edward Island).