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May 2026 working days in Canada (federal)
May 2026 has 20 working days in Canada (federal): 150 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 160 hours at 8 hours a day.
May 2026 calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18: Victoria Day | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Public holiday
- Weekend
Public holidays in May 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 18 May 2026 | Victoria 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.
May 2026 across Canada
| Jurisdiction | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (federal) | 20 | 150 | 160 | Victoria Day (Mon 18 May) |
| Ontario | 20 | 150 | 160 | Victoria Day (Mon 18 May) |
| British Columbia | 20 | 150 | 160 | Victoria Day (Mon 18 May) |
| Alberta | 20 | 150 | 160 | Victoria Day (Mon 18 May) |
| Quebec | 20 | 150 | 160 | National Patriots' Day (Mon 18 May) |
Week by week
May 2026 has 31 days: 10 Saturdays and Sundays, 1 holiday on a weekday and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 May | 1 | 7.5 | 8 |
| 4–10 May | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 11–17 May | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 18–24 May, with Victoria Day | 4 | 30 | 32 |
| 25–31 May | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
Long weekends and leave in May 2026
- 3 days Saturday 16 May 2026 to Monday 18 May 2026: 3 days off without taking leave
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)