🇨🇦 Canada
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Next observed on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
When is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2026?
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Counting down to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
What National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marks
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day, is a Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system. It occurs every year on September 30.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Canadian day of remembrance for victims of residential schools, available under CC BY-SA.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday | Canada 2026 | |
| 2027 | Thursday | Canada 2027 | |
| 2028 | Saturday | Canada 2028 | |
| 2029 | Sunday | Canada 2029 | |
| 2030 | Monday | Canada 2030 | |
| 2031 | Tuesday | Canada 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2026?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 in Canada.
What day of the week is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 falls on a Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
When is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2027?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on Thursday, 30 September 2027.
Where is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed?
Observed nationally in Canada.
What does National Day for Truth and Reconciliation celebrate?
Canadian day of remembrance for victims of residential schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day, is a Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system. It occurs every year on September 30.