Your Guide to Canadian Holidays [2025]
Find out the dates and key information for all 2025 Canadian holidays, how holidays in Canada work, and the different types of holidays.
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Canadian Holidays January 2025
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New Year’s Day
This holiday marks the first day of the year, a holiday with a fixed date of January 1st each year.
Date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: All
Canadian Holidays February 2025
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Islander Day
A provincial holiday in Prince Edward Island to celebrate family and community. Islander Day is comparable to Family Day/Heritage Day/Louis Riel Day which are celebrated in other provinces on the same date, with similar meanings.
Date: Monday, February 17th, 2025
Type: Provincial statutory holiday
Provinces: Prince Edward Island
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Family Day
Family Day is a Canadian holiday dedicated to spending time with family and loved ones.
Date: Monday, February 17th, 2025
Type: Provincial statutory holiday
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswickere
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Heritage Day
A day recognizing Nova Scotia's unique cultural heritage.
Date: Monday, February 17th, 2025
Type: Provincial statutory holiday
Provinces: Nova Scotia
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Louis Riel Day
A day to honour the legacy of Louis Riel and Métis heritage.
Date: Monday, February 17th, 2025
Type: Provincial statutory holiday
Provinces: Manitoba
Canadian Holidays March 2025
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St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday dedicated to Irish culture. While it is celebrated across Canada, it’s only officially observed as a public holiday in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Date: Monday, March 17th, 2025
Type: Provincial holiday (not statutory)
Provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Holidays April 2025
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Good Friday
A Christian holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: All (except Quebec, where it is optional)
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Easter Monday
The Monday following Easter Sunday, mainly observed by federal government employees.
Date: Monday, April 21st, 2025
Type: Federal holiday (not a provincial statutory holiday)
Provinces: Federal only
Canadian Holidays May 2025
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Victoria Day
A holiday in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday and the unofficial start of summer.
Date: Monday, May 19th, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: Not observed in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Holidays June 2025
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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
A celebration of French Canadian culture and heritage.
Date: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Type: Provincial statutory holiday
Provinces: Québec only
Canadian Holidays July 2025
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Canada Day
Canada's national holiday celebrating the founding of the country.
Date: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: All
Canadian Holidays August 2025
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Civic Holiday
A general holiday observed in many provinces, often celebrating local heritage.
Date: Monday, August 4th, 2025
Type: Provincial holiday (not statutory in all regions)
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
Canadian Holidays September 2025
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Labour Day
A day recognizing workers and the labour movement.
Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: All
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A day to honour Indigenous survivors and reflect on the legacy of residential schools.
Date: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Type: Federal statutory holiday (recognized in some provinces)
Provinces: British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
Canadian Holidays October 2025
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Thanksgiving Day
A day of gratitude and harvest celebrations.
Date: Monday, October 13th, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: All provinces except for Québec
Canadian Holidays November 2025
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Remembrance Day
A day to honour military veterans and those who served in war.
Date: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Type: Federal holiday (statutory in some provinces)
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon (not statutory in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, or Nova Scotia)
Canadian Holidays December 2025
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Christmas Day
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, widely observed in Canada.
Date: Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Type: Statutory holiday (federal and provincial)
Provinces: All
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Boxing Day
Traditionally a day for shopping sales and post-Christmas relaxation.
Date: Friday, December 26th, 2025
Type: Federal statutory holiday (not statutory in all provinces)
Provinces: Statutory in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Statutory Holidays 2025
What is a Stat Holiday?
A statutory holiday (stat holiday) is a legally mandated holiday where employees are generally entitled to a paid day off. If they are required to work, they may receive holiday pay or additional compensation. These holidays are determined by federal or provincial governments, meaning some apply nationwide while others vary by province.
Examples of stat holidays in Canada: Canada Day (July 1st), Christmas Day (December 25th), Labour Day (September 1st, 2025).
Canadian Public & Bank Holidays 2025
What is a Bank Holiday?
A bank holiday is a holiday recognized by financial institutions, during which banks and many businesses may close. While some bank holidays overlap with statutory holidays, not all are required days off for employees. These holidays are generally set by the banking industry rather than government legislation.
Examples of bank holidays in Canada: Easter Monday (April 21st, 2025) is a bank holiday but not a statutory holiday.
What is a Public Holiday?
A public holiday is a broad term referring to any widely observed holiday, whether statutory, bank, or unofficial. Public holidays may be cultural, religious, or government-recognized, and businesses may choose to close even if they are not legally required to do so.
Examples of public holidays in Canada: St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th, 2025) is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador but not a stat holiday.
Statutory vs. Bank vs. Public Holidays in Canada
In Canada, statutory holidays are government-designated days off where employees are typically entitled to paid leave, such as Canada Day and Christmas Day. Bank holidays primarily affect financial institutions, meaning banks close, but not all employees get the day off—Easter Monday is a common example. Public holidays are broadly recognized celebrations that may not be legally mandated but are widely observed, like St. Patrick’s Day in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Federal Holidays 2025
What is a Federal Holiday?
A federal holiday in Canada is a holiday recognized by the Government of Canada and applies specifically to employees working in federally regulated industries, such as banking, telecommunications, and interprovincial transportation.
These holidays are outlined in the Canada Labour Code and may differ from provincially mandated stat holidays. If an employee in a federally regulated sector works on a federal holiday, they are typically entitled to holiday pay or compensatory time off.
Examples of federal holidays in Canada: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th), Remembrance Day (November 11th), and Canada Day (July 1st).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Easter Monday is a federal holiday, mainly observed by government employees and some businesses, but it is not a statutory holiday in any province.
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Yes, Thanksgiving Day (October 13th, 2025) is a statutory holiday in all provinces except Quebec.
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Boxing Day (December 26) is a federal statutory holiday, but it is only a statutory holiday in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Remembrance Day (November 11) is a federal holiday and a statutory holiday in some provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and all territories. It is not a stat holiday in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, or Nova Scotia.
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Yes, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a federal statutory holiday and is also recognized as a statutory holiday in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
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The Civic Holiday (August 4, 2025) is a public holiday in many provinces, but it is not a statutory holiday in all regions. Some provinces celebrate it under different names, like Heritage Day in Alberta and Natal Day in Nova Scotia.
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Canada has 5 federal statutory holidays and additional provincial statutory holidays, totalling around 10–13 paid days off per year, depending on the province.