When is Victoria Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Victoria Day 2026 is on Mon 18 May 2026.
- 2027Victoria Day 2027 is on Mon 24 May 2027.
Marks Queen Victoria's birthday. It is a Monday, so it always makes a long weekend. It is a public holiday everywhere in Canada.
Victoria Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Victoria Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Victoria DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 15 May – Mon 18 May 2026Book offFri 15 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Victoria DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 21 May – Mon 24 May 2027Book offFri 21 May 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Victoria Day a public holiday in Canada?
Yes. Victoria Day is a public holiday everywhere in Canada.
What day is Victoria Day 2026?
Victoria Day 2026 is on Mon 18 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Victoria Day 2026?
Book off Fri 15 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 15 May – Mon 18 May 2026.
What day is Victoria Day 2027?
Victoria Day 2027 is on Mon 24 May 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Victoria Day 2027?
Book off Fri 21 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 21 May – Mon 24 May 2027.
Other Canada holidays
New Year's DayGood FridayVictoria DayCanada DayLabour DayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThanksgivingChristmas Day
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