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January 2026 working days in Canada (federal)
January 2026 has 21 working days in Canada (federal): 157.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 168 hours at 8 hours a day.
January 2026 calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: New Year's Day | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Public holiday
- Weekend
Public holidays in January 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
When New Year's Day, Canada Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Canada Labour Code gives a paid day off on the scheduled work day immediately before or after it. These counts use the work day after; if your employer gives the day before, your total changes only when the two days fall in different months.
January 2026 across Canada
| Jurisdiction | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (federal) | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
| Ontario | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
| British Columbia | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
| Alberta | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
| Quebec | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
Week by week
January 2026 has 31 days: 9 Saturdays and Sundays, 1 holiday on a weekday and 21 working days. The table splits them by calendar week, Monday to Sunday, cut at the start and end of the month.
| Week | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 Jan, with New Year's Day | 1 | 7.5 | 8 |
| 5–11 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 12–18 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 19–25 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 26–31 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
Long weekends and leave in January 2026
No run of three or more days off without leave touches January 2026 in Canada (federal).
None of the best single breaks of 2026 falls in this month; the year page lists them all, with full-year leave plans.
All 2026 public holidays, long weekends and leave plans for Canada (federal)