Thanksgiving (Canada)
Canada's Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday on the second Monday of October, a day for family meals and giving thanks for the harvest.
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OrganiserGovernment of Canada
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Thanksgiving Day is a federal general holiday and is observed across most of Canada on the second Monday in October, earlier than the US holiday. Provinces such as Alberta, Ontario and Quebec list it among their holidays or retail closing days.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 11 October 2027 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 9 October 2028 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 8 October 2029 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Government of Canada: General holidays for federally regulated employees
- Government of Alberta: General holidays
- Ontario: Retail business holidays
- CNESST: Statutory holidays in Quebec
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