Public Holidays in Canada in 2025

Complete list of official public holidays and observances

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Official Public Holidays

39 holidays in Canada for 2025

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year's Day is the first day of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar used in Canada ...	January 01	Wednesday	Nationwide
Day After New Year’s Day The day after New Year’s Day is an annual holiday for many citizens in Quebec, Canada, on January 2.	January 02	Thursday	Quebec
Louis Riel Day Louis Riel Day celebrates the achievements and life of Louis Riel, a Canadian politician who was ...	February 17	Monday	Manitoba
Nova Scotia Heritage Day Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a day off for Canadians in Nova Scotia. It aims to recognize cultural...	February 17	Monday	Nova Scotia
Islander Day Islander Day is a day off for many people in the province of Prince Edward Island in Canada.	February 17	Monday	Prince Edward Island
Family Day Family Day is a public holiday in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Briti...	February 17	Monday	Alberta,Ontario,Saskatchewan,New Brunswick
Family Day Family Day is a public holiday in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Briti...	February 17	Monday	British Columbia
St. Patrick's Day St Patrick's Day commemorates the life and work of St Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived i...	March 17	Monday	Newfoundland and Labrador
Good Friday On Good Friday, Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and it is a statutory holi...	April 18	Friday	Nationwide
Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and a holiday for many Canadians.	April 21	Monday	New Brunswick
Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and a holiday for many Canadians.	April 21	Monday	Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Quebec
Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and a holiday for many Canadians.	April 21	Monday	New Brunswick
St. George's Day St George’s Day is a holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.	April 21	Monday	Newfoundland and Labrador
National Patriots' Day National Patriots’ Day is an annual holiday in Québec, Canada, on the Monday before May 25.	May 19	Monday	Quebec
Victoria Day Victoria Day is celebrated in honor of the birthdays of both Queen Victoria and the current monar...	May 19	Monday	Alberta,British Columbia,Manitoba,New Brunswick,Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Ontario,Saskatchewan,Yukon
National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates Canada’s Indigenous culture and the achievements made ...	June 21	Saturday	Northwest Territories,Yukon
June Holiday Newfoundland and Labrador’s June holiday commemorates John Cabot’s arrival at the province on Jun...	June 23	Monday	Newfoundland and Labrador
St. Jean Baptiste Day Saint Jean Baptiste Day (Fête nationale du Québec, Quebec National Holiday, la Saint-Jean, St. Jo...	June 24	Tuesday	Quebec
Memorial Day Memorial Day is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on July 1 each year.	July 01	Tuesday	Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada Day Canada Day is a federal holiday on July 1 to mark the anniversary of the date that Canada became ...	July 01	Tuesday	Nationwide
Nunavut Day Nunavut Day is an annual holiday in Canada's Nunavut Territory.	July 09	Wednesday	Nunavut
Orangemen's Day Orangemen's Day is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It commemorates t...	July 14	Monday	Newfoundland and Labrador
Civic/Provincial Day Many Canadian provinces and territories have a civic holiday to celebrate some aspect of their cu...	August 04	Monday	Northwest Territories,Nunavut
Saskatchewan Day Saskatchewan Day is a common local holiday in Canada	August 04	Monday	Saskatchewan
British Columbia Day British Columbia Day is a statutory holiday in the Canadian province of British Columbia.	August 04	Monday	British Columbia
Natal Day Natal Day is a civic holiday to celebrate the “birthday” of the Nova Scotia province. It is held ...	August 04	Monday	Nova Scotia
The Royal St John's Regatta (Regatta Day) Regatta Day is on the first Wednesday of August and it is a local holiday in the Canadian provinc...	August 06	Wednesday	Newfoundland and Labrador
Gold Cup Parade The Gold Cup Parade is Atlantic Canada’s largest parade and the largest parade east of Montreal. ...	August 15	Friday	Prince Edward Island
Discovery Day Discovery Day is a public holiday in the Canadian territory of Yukon on the third Monday of Augus...	August 18	Monday	Yukon
Labour Day Labour Day in Canada is a holiday to campaign for workers' rights. It celebrates the achievements...	September 01	Monday	Nationwide
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday in Canada	September 30	Tuesday	Northwest Territories,Yukon,Nunavut,Prince Edward Island,British Columbia
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal employees holiday in Canada	September 30	Tuesday	Nationwide
Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to give thanks for the blessings in one's life, particularly the ha...	October 13	Monday	Alberta,British Columbia,Manitoba,Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Ontario,Quebec,Saskatchewan,Yukon
Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to give thanks for the blessings in one's life, particularly the ha...	October 13	Monday	New Brunswick
Remembrance Day Remembrance Day commemorates civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in armed confl...	November 11	Tuesday	Alberta,British Columbia,New Brunswick,Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Prince Edward Island,Saskatchewan,Yukon
Christmas Eve Christmas Eve in Canada is the day before Christmas Day and always falls on December 24 according...	December 24	Wednesday	New Brunswick
Christmas Day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in Canada.	December 25	Thursday	Nationwide
Boxing Day The day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day and is a holiday in many parts of Canada.	December 26	Friday	Newfoundland and Labrador,Northwest Territories,Nunavut,Ontario
Boxing Day The day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day and is a holiday in many parts of Canada.	December 26	Friday	New Brunswick

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Canada.

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About Public Holidays in Canada

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.