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Check public holidays and school term dates in Alberta (AB), Canada. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.

Today in Alberta is Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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Public holidays in Alberta (AB) 2026

These are the main public holidays observed across Alberta in 2026.

HolidayDate

New Year's DayThursday, January 1

Alberta Family DayMonday, February 16

Good FridayFriday, April 3

Victoria DayMonday, May 18

Canada DayWednesday, July 1

Labour DayMonday, September 7

Thanksgiving DayMonday, October 12

Remembrance DayWednesday, November 11

Christmas DayFriday, December 25

School term dates in Alberta 2026

These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Alberta in 2026.

PeriodStartEndNotes

School yearSeptember 2026June 2027Alberta describes the school year as September to June. Source

Summer holidaysJuly 2026August 2026Official Alberta guidance says summer holidays are two months in July and August. Source

Winter holidaysLate DecemberEarly JanuaryOfficial Alberta guidance says winter holidays are two weeks at the end of December. Source

Spring breakLate March or early AprilOne weekOfficial Alberta guidance says spring break is one week either late March or early April. Source

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