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When is Heritage Day 2026?
Heritage Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, February 16, 2026 and the last is Thursday, September 24, 2026, across 2 countries.
Heritage Day is celebrated in Alberta on the first Monday of August. Although it is not a statutory holiday, it may used as an optional holiday to celebrate Canadian heritage in the province.
See February 16 on the world mapHeritage Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | February 16Monday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | August 3Monday |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | September 24Thursday |
Questions about Heritage Day
- When is Heritage Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, August 3 and September 24. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Heritage Day?
- Heritage Day is marked in 2 countries: Canada and South Africa.
- Is Heritage Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Canada and South Africa. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Ramadan Start February 18
- Republic Day January 1
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Carnival February 16
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Youth Day February 11
- Lunar New Year February 16
- Statehood Day February 16
- Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day February 17