Public Holidays in Northwest Territories 2026
All 13 public holidays in Northwest Territories for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Northwest Territories 2026
Northwest Territories has 13 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 8 regional holidays: Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, August Civic Holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Boxing Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Victoria Day | 05/18/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| National Aboriginal Day | 06/21/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Canada Day | 07/01/2026 | Wednesday | |
| August Civic Holiday | 08/03/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 09/30/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Thanksgiving Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Remembrance Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Northwest Territories 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Northwest Territories for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off before Victoria Day (Monday, May 18) for a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18.
- July 31 (Friday) – Take one day off before August Civic Holiday (Monday, August 3) for a 4-day weekend from July 31 to August 3.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
Note: National Aboriginal Day (June 21) falls on a Sunday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northwest Territories has 13 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 8 regional holidays (Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, August Civic Holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Boxing Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Northwest Territories observes: Easter Monday (April 6), Victoria Day (May 18), National Aboriginal Day (June 21), August Civic Holiday (August 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), Thanksgiving Day (October 12), Remembrance Day (November 11), Boxing Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Northwest Territories in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, before Victoria Day), July 31 (Friday, before August Civic Holiday). National Aboriginal Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Northwest Territories public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.