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When is Family Day 2026?

Family Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, February 16, 2026 and the last is Saturday, December 26, 2026, across 11 countries.

Family Day is a public holiday in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and New Brunswick.

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Family Day 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇨🇦 CanadaFebruary 16MondayPublic holiday
🇿🇦 South AfricaApril 6MondayPublic holiday
🇦🇲 ArmeniaMay 15FridayObservance
🇲🇩 MoldovaMay 15FridayObservance
🇲🇳 MongoliaMay 15FridayObservance
🇺🇦 UkraineMay 15FridayObservance
🇵🇼 PalauNovember 27FridayPublic holiday
🇺🇸 United StatesNovember 27FridayRegional holiday
🇲🇿 MozambiqueDecember 25FridayPublic holiday
🇳🇦 NamibiaDecember 26SaturdayPublic holiday
🇻🇺 VanuatuDecember 26SaturdayPublic holiday

Questions about Family Day

When is Family Day in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, April 6, May 15, November 27, December 25 and December 26. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Family Day?
Family Day is marked in 11 countries: Armenia, Canada, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Palau, South Africa, Ukraine, United States and Vanuatu.
Is Family Day a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Canada, Mozambique, Namibia, Palau, South Africa and Vanuatu. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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