How many business days are there in Canada in 2026?
There are 255 business days in Canada in 2026 when excluding weekends and weekday public holidays from our generated dataset.
Business Days in Canada 2026
In Canada, weekday holidays such as New Year's Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day are included in this 2026 business-day calculation.
Direct answer
In Canada, there are 255 business days in 2026 (excluding weekends and public holidays).
Key facts
- Weekend days: 104
- Weekday holidays used: 6
- Business days: 255
Total days
365
Weekends
104
Weekday holidays
6
Business days
255
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Total | Weekends | Weekday holidays | Business days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 |
| March | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
| April | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 |
| May | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 |
| June | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| July | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| August | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 |
| September | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 |
| October | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| November | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 |
| December | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
Year navigation
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Holiday downloads 2026
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Holiday rules and data source
Business-day totals exclude Saturdays and Sundays, then subtract public holidays that fall on weekdays. This page uses generated holiday datasets stored in-repo, with timezone context aligned to IANA tzdb references.
Frequently asked questions
Which holiday rules affect Canada business days?
Business days are Monday through Friday. Public holidays in Canada that fall on weekdays are excluded, while weekend holidays are not subtracted twice.
Do weekend holidays reduce business-day count twice?
No. Holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday are not subtracted again from business days.
Where can I verify holiday data for this country and year?
Use the holiday links on this page for country-year holiday downloads and calendar context.
Data sources
Business-day calculations use generated country-year public holiday data. Timezone/DST context is aligned with IANA tzdb. Source: Generated holiday dataset + IANA tzdb context.