Public Holidays in Canada during 2025
What days are you off work in Canada in 2025
Public holidays in Canada, also known as statutory holidays, are designated days when employees are entitled to take time off with pay. Each province and territory in Canada has its own set of public holidays, which can vary significantly. Common public holidays include New Year's Day, Canada Day, and Christmas Day. Employers are required to provide employees with a day off on these holidays or offer compensation if they work on these days. Understanding public holidays is essential for effective absence management and staff leave planning, ensuring that businesses comply with legal requirements while maintaining employee satisfaction.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year's Day is the first day of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar used in Canada and many other countries.
Applies to: All
Day After New Year’s Day
January 02, 2025
The day after New Year’s Day is an annual holiday for many citizens in Quebec, Canada, on January 2.
Applies to: Quebec
Louis Riel Day
February 17, 2025
Louis Riel Day celebrates the achievements and life of Louis Riel, a Canadian politician who was a leader of the Métis people.
Applies to: Manitoba
Nova Scotia Heritage Day
February 17, 2025
Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a day off for Canadians in Nova Scotia. It aims to recognize cultural or historical contributions to the province.
Applies to: Nova Scotia
Islander Day
February 17, 2025
Islander Day is a day off for many people in the province of Prince Edward Island in Canada.
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Family Day
February 17, 2025
Family Day is a public holiday in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and New Brunswick.
Applies to: Alberta,Ontario,Saskatchewan,New Brunswick
Family Day
February 17, 2025
Family Day is a public holiday in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and New Brunswick.
Applies to: British Columbia
St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2025
St Patrick's Day commemorates the life and work of St Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
On Good Friday, Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and it is a statutory holiday in many parts of Canada.
Applies to: All
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and a holiday for many Canadians.
Applies to: New Brunswick
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and a holiday for many Canadians.
Applies to: Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Quebec
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and a holiday for many Canadians.
Applies to: New Brunswick
St. George's Day
April 21, 2025
St George’s Day is a holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
National Patriots' Day
May 19, 2025
National Patriots’ Day is an annual holiday in Québec, Canada, on the Monday before May 25.
Applies to: Quebec
Victoria Day
May 19, 2025
Victoria Day is celebrated in honor of the birthdays of both Queen Victoria and the current monarch of Canada.
Applies to: Alberta,British Columbia,Manitoba,New Brunswick,Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Ontario,Saskatchewan,Yukon
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2025
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates Canada’s Indigenous culture and the achievements made by the country’s indigenous peoples.
Applies to: Northwest Territories,Yukon
June Holiday
June 23, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador’s June holiday commemorates John Cabot’s arrival at the province on June 24, 1497.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
St. Jean Baptiste Day
June 24, 2025
Saint Jean Baptiste Day (Fête nationale du Québec, Quebec National Holiday, la Saint-Jean, St. John the Baptist Day) is the national holiday of the Canadian province of Quebec.
Applies to: Quebec
Memorial Day
July 01, 2025
Memorial Day is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on July 1 each year.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada Day
July 01, 2025
Canada Day is a federal holiday on July 1 to mark the anniversary of the date that Canada became a self-governing country.
Applies to: All
Nunavut Day
July 09, 2025
Nunavut Day is an annual holiday in Canada's Nunavut Territory.
Applies to: Nunavut
Orangemen's Day
July 14, 2025
Orangemen's Day is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, which took place in 1690 outside Drogheda, now in the Republic of Ireland.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Civic/Provincial Day
August 04, 2025
Many Canadian provinces and territories have a civic holiday to celebrate some aspect of their culture or history on the first Monday of August.
Applies to: Northwest Territories,Nunavut
Saskatchewan Day
August 04, 2025
Saskatchewan Day is a common local holiday in Canada
Applies to: Saskatchewan
British Columbia Day
August 04, 2025
British Columbia Day is a statutory holiday in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Applies to: British Columbia
Natal Day
August 04, 2025
Natal Day is a civic holiday to celebrate the “birthday” of the Nova Scotia province. It is held on the first Monday of August.
Applies to: Nova Scotia
The Royal St John's Regatta (Regatta Day)
August 06, 2025
Regatta Day is on the first Wednesday of August and it is a local holiday in the Canadian province Newfoundland and Labrador.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
Gold Cup Parade
August 15, 2025
The Gold Cup Parade is Atlantic Canada’s largest parade and the largest parade east of Montreal. It is held annually in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada on the third Friday of August.
Applies to: Prince Edward Island
Discovery Day
August 18, 2025
Discovery Day is a public holiday in the Canadian territory of Yukon on the third Monday of August. It commemorates the anniversary of the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek in the 19th century.
Applies to: Yukon
Labour Day
September 01, 2025
Labour Day in Canada is a holiday to campaign for workers' rights. It celebrates the achievements of these rights.
Applies to: All
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2025
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday in Canada
Applies to: Northwest Territories,Yukon,Nunavut,Prince Edward Island,British Columbia
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2025
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal employees holiday in Canada
Applies to: All
Thanksgiving Day
October 13, 2025
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to give thanks for the blessings in one's life, particularly the harvest. It is a day off work for many Canadians.
Applies to: Alberta,British Columbia,Manitoba,Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Ontario,Quebec,Saskatchewan,Yukon
Thanksgiving Day
October 13, 2025
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to give thanks for the blessings in one's life, particularly the harvest. It is a day off work for many Canadians.
Applies to: New Brunswick
Remembrance Day
November 11, 2025
Remembrance Day commemorates civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in armed conflicts.
Applies to: Alberta,British Columbia,New Brunswick,Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Prince Edward Island,Saskatchewan,Yukon
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve in Canada is the day before Christmas Day and always falls on December 24 according to the Gregorian calendar.
Applies to: New Brunswick
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in Canada.
Applies to: All
Boxing Day
December 26, 2025
The day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day and is a holiday in many parts of Canada.
Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Ontario
Boxing Day
December 26, 2025
The day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day and is a holiday in many parts of Canada.
Applies to: New Brunswick
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in Canada
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