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Suspension of Canada post rotating strikes
With the suspension of the Canada Post rotating strikes, the Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) will resume accepting the delivery of information packages to Indigenous communities in accordance with the official consultation contacts listing. This will take effect on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
2026 government holidays
The following days do not count as Government of Alberta working days when calculating consultation timelines.
Table 1. Government of Alberta holidays not counted as working days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Family Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Canada Day |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Heritage Day |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Remembrance Day |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027* | Holiday Office Closure* |
*Consultation timelines pause for the holidays to be determined at a later date and posted on this webpage.
Official consultation contacts listing
First Nations and Metis (Metis Settlements and Credibly Asserted Métis Communities) consultation contacts: