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Canada Day falls on 1st July. It marks the 1867 Confederation and is celebrated across the country.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Canada Day
The date marks the 1867 union that formed the Dominion of Canada.
About Canada Day in Canada
The British North America Act, in force on 1 July 1867, united the colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into one Dominion. The holiday was called Dominion Day until it was renamed Canada Day in 1982. The largest celebrations take place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. In Quebec, 1 July is also traditional moving day because many leases end on 30 June.
When is Canada Day in Canada?
Canada Day is fixed on 1 July each year, and when it falls on a Sunday the statutory holiday is normally observed on Monday 2 July.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Saturday 4 July 2026 | Sunday 4 July 2027 | Tuesday 4 July 2028 |
| Canada | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | Thursday 1 July 2027 | Saturday 1 July 2028 |
| Australia | Monday 26 January 2026 | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Wednesday 26 January 2028 |
| China | Thursday 1 October 2026 | Friday 1 October 2027 | Sunday 1 October 2028 |
| Japan | Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Thursday 11 February 2027 | Friday 11 February 2028 |
Planning around Canada Day
Quebec residents should book movers and trucks months ahead because of moving day, while visitors to Ottawa should arrive early for fireworks and expect extensive road closures. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Canada Day questions
How many days until Canada Day in Canada?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Canada Day in Canada, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Canada Day in 2027 in Canada?
In the Canada calendar, Canada Day falls on Thursday 1 July 2027. The date is different in some other countries, so check the table above for your calendar.
What was Canada Day called before 1982?
It was known as Dominion Day, marking the 1867 confederation. Parliament passed an act in 1982 to rename it Canada Day, and the name has been used ever since.