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2026 Service Canada Office Statutory Holiday Closures
Service Canada 2026 Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec only) | Wednesday, June 24 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Civic Holiday (Excluding Quebec) | Monday, August 3 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 |
Impact on Benefit Payments & Processing
When Service Canada offices are closed, please note the following service impacts:
- EI Payments: Statutory holidays often delay direct deposits by one business day. If a holiday falls on a Monday, expect your payment on Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
- Application Processing: Processing times for EI, CPP, and OAS applications may be extended during holiday weeks.
- Passport Services: In-person passport pick-ups and mail-in processing will pause during these dates.
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