{"id":6299,"date":"2026-01-01T08:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T08:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citationcanada.com\/blog\/article\/\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:40:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:40:17","slug":"employers-guide-to-alberta-stat-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citationcanada.com\/fr\/blog\/article\/employers-guide-to-alberta-stat-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"An Employer\u2019s Guide to Stat Holidays in Alberta 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When are the Alberta stat holidays in 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year, organizations must recognize legislated general holidays throughout the year, often referred to as statutory, or \u201cstat,\u201d holidays. Recognition of general holidays often involves businesses closing for the day and employees receiving a day off work with general holiday pay. While this practice occurs annually, navigating the requirements of general holidays can still raise questions for many businesses. Below is a comprehensive Employer\u2019s Guide to Alberta General Holidays 2026, created by our HR experts, to help make the process easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Alberta, businesses must recognize nine stat holidays in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statutory holidays in Alberta 2026:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Holiday<\/strong><\/th>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
New Year’s Day<\/td>January 1<\/td><\/tr>
Alberta Family Day <\/td>February 16<\/td><\/tr>
Good Friday<\/td>April 3<\/td><\/tr>
Victoria Day<\/td>May 18<\/td><\/tr>
Canada Day<\/td>July 1<\/td><\/tr>
Labour Day<\/td>September 7<\/td><\/tr>
Thanksgiving Day<\/td>October 12<\/td><\/tr>
Remembrance Day <\/td>November 11<\/td><\/tr>
Christmas Day<\/td> December 25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Alberta statutory holidays for 2026<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Understanding general holiday rules in Alberta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Provincial legislation in Alberta establishes General (or statutory) holidays. Some general holidays occur nationwide, while others are unique to Alberta or other provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alberta observes nine stat holidays in 2026. Other annual holidays like Boxing Day and Easter Monday are not general holidays in Alberta. They may be observed at an employer’s discretion. See our article on shutting down for non-statutory holidays<\/a> for details on planning a legally compliant closure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on legislated requirements for general holidays, see Part 2, Division 5 of the Employment Standards Code<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When do the legislated general holidays occur each year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Holiday<\/strong><\/th>Day<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
New Year\u2019s Day<\/td>January 1 <\/td><\/tr>
Alberta Family Day <\/td>The third Monday of February<\/td><\/tr>
Good Friday <\/td>The Friday before Easter Sunday <\/td><\/tr>
Victoria Day <\/td>The Monday before May 25 <\/td><\/tr>
Canada Day <\/td>July 1, unless it’s a Sunday, then Monday, July 2, replaces July 1 <\/td><\/tr>
Labour Day <\/td>The first Monday in September <\/td><\/tr>
Thanksgiving Day <\/td>The second Monday in October <\/td><\/tr>
Remembrance Day  <\/td>November 11 <\/td><\/tr>
Christmas Day <\/td>December 25 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Alberta stat holiday table, 2026<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q. Who is eligible for general holiday pay in Alberta?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most employees in Alberta receive general holiday pay if they meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n