Alberta stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
Alberta has 9 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is one of them. Dates below are worked out from the government's own rules. For how holiday pay works across Canada, readour stat holiday guide.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: Government of Alberta: Alberta general holidays (page published August 27, 2026). See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in Alberta?
Next paid stat holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 (42 days away).
Based on your device's date. Many businesses set their own hours, so call ahead.
Alberta stat holidays in 2026
9 paid holidays. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Alberta Family Day | Monday, February 16 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
Easter Monday, Monday, April 6: Optional. Alberta employers may choose to give it. August civic holiday, Monday, August 3: Optional (Heritage Day). Alberta employers may choose to give it. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Wednesday, September 30: Optional. Alberta employers may choose to give it. Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26: Optional. Alberta employers may choose to give it. If an Alberta employer gives an optional holiday, the same holiday pay rules apply.
Alberta stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
- Alberta Family Day
Monday, February 16
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday
Friday, April 3
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12
November
- Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Alberta stat holidays in 2027
6 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
- Alberta Family Day
Monday, February 15
March
- Good Friday
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 24
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11
November
- Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in Alberta
If you are off: The average daily wage, which is your wages divided by the days worked in a 4 week period, not counting overtime. It applies if the holiday is a regular workday for you.
If you work: On a regular workday, the employer picks one: 1.5 times your wage for the hours worked plus the average daily wage, or your regular wage for the hours plus a paid day off later.
Who qualifies: Not owed if you worked fewer than 30 workdays in the 12 months before, missed a scheduled holiday shift, or missed your scheduled day before or after without the employer's consent.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in Alberta
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in Alberta?
Yes. It is one of the 9 paid holidays.
| Place | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Banks | Banks are federally regulated, so they generally follow the federal holiday list, which includes Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. Branch hours can differ, so check yours. |
| Alberta government offices | Generally closed on the 9 paid holidays in the table above. |
| Schools and child care | Calendars are set by each school board or centre, so check yours. |
| Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants | Set by each business. Many open with shorter hours, some close. Check the store's own page or call. |
| Malls and big retailers | Set by each mall and each store. Hours often change around Christmas and New Year. |
| Hospitals and emergency care | Emergency departments stay open every day. Clinics and walk-in hours often change. |
| Mail and courier | Check Canada Post and your courier for their holiday schedule. |
| Public transit | Many systems run a Sunday or holiday schedule. Check your local transit agency. |
These are general patterns, not rules. Opening hours are set by each business. Some provinces have their own rules on retail hours, so check the provincial labour page linked in the sources.
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Questions people ask
How many stat holidays does Alberta have?
Alberta has 9 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
Yes. November 11 is a paid holiday in Alberta.
What is the next stat holiday in Alberta?
The list for 2026 starts at the top of this page, and the card at the top shows the next one based on today's date.
Are stores open on stat holidays in Alberta?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.