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October 2026 working days in Canada (federal)
October 2026 has 21 working days in Canada (federal): 157.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 168 hours at 8 hours a day.
October 2026 calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12: Thanksgiving Day | 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 October 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 October 2026 | Thanksgiving 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.
October 2026 across Canada
| Jurisdiction | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (federal) | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | Thanksgiving Day (Mon 12 Oct) |
| Ontario | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | Thanksgiving Day (Mon 12 Oct) |
| British Columbia | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | Thanksgiving Day (Mon 12 Oct) |
| Alberta | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | Thanksgiving Day (Mon 12 Oct) |
| Quebec | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | Thanksgiving Day (Mon 12 Oct) |
Week by week
October 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 Oct | 2 | 15 | 16 |
| 5–11 Oct | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 12–18 Oct, with Thanksgiving Day | 4 | 30 | 32 |
| 19–25 Oct | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 26–31 Oct | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
Long weekends and leave in October 2026
- 3 days Saturday 10 October 2026 to Monday 12 October 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)