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2026 CRA and Service Canada Statutory Holidays Closures

Please be advised that the Federal Government Service Canada Centres (call centre and in-person) will be closed to the general public on the following statutory holidays in 2026:

  1. New Year – Thursday, January 1, 2026
  2. Good Friday – Friday, April 3, 2026
  3. Easter Monday – Monday, April 6, 2026
  4. Victoria Day – Monday, May 18, 2026
  5. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (Quebec only)
  6. Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  7. Civic Holiday – Monday, August 3, 2026 (excluding Quebec)
  8. Labour Day – Monday, September 7, 2026
  9. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 
  10. Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 12, 2026
  11. Remembrance Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  12. Christmas Day – Friday, December 25, 2026
  13. Boxing Day – Saturday, December 26, 2026

Please be advised that benefits payment may be delayed due to the holiday closure. For more information, please contact the Service Canada benefits program call centre.

Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218

Pension CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

CRA: 1-800-959-8281

2026 CRA and Service Canada Statutory Holidays Closures

 

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