About Canada Day
Canada Day on July 1 marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867. It is a national holiday celebrated with fireworks, parades and concerts, especially on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Canada Day is on July 1 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Thursday, in week 26 of the year.
How long until Canada Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 270 days until Canada Day 2027. That works out to 38 weeks and 4 days, or about 8 months and 27 days.
If you only count working days, there are 194 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 38 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 270 sleeps, and in hours that is about 6,480.
Canada Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Passed |
| 2027 | July 1, 2027 | Thursday | 270 days |
| 2028 | July 1, 2028 | Saturday | 636 days |
| 2029 | July 1, 2029 | Sunday | 1,001 days |
| 2030 | July 1, 2030 | Monday | 1,366 days |
| 2031 | July 1, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,731 days |
| 2032 | July 1, 2032 | Thursday | 2,097 days |
| 2033 | July 1, 2033 | Friday | 2,462 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Canada Day 2027?
Canada Day 2027 is on Thursday, July 1, 2027.
What day of the week is Canada Day 2027?
Canada Day 2027 falls on a Thursday.
How many days until Canada Day?
There are 270 days until Canada Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Canada Day?
Canada Day is 38 weeks and 4 days away, or 38.6 weeks.
How many weekends until Canada Day?
There are 38 weekends between now and Canada Day.
How many business days until Canada Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 194 business days until Canada Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Canada Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Canada Day is on July 1 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Canada Day 2028?
Canada Day 2028 is expected on Saturday, July 1, 2028, 636 days from today.