Canada Statutory Holidays 2025
Canada has federal statutory holidays that apply nationwide to federally regulated workplaces, plus provincial holidays that vary by province and territory. In 2025 there are 10 federal statutory holidays, most of which fall on or move to a Monday.
Federal holidays
10
Provinces & territories
13
Longest break
Christmas · 4 days
Newest holiday
Truth & Reconciliation
2025 Canada calendar
01January
02February
03March
04April
05May
06June
07July
08August
09September
10October
11November
12December
Canada public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good FridayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 19, 2025 | Monday | Victoria DayThe Monday preceding May 25. Not observed as a statutory holiday in some Atlantic provinces.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| July 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Canada DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 1, 2025 | Monday | Labour DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 30, 2025 | Tuesday | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationA federal statutory holiday since 2021. Also a statutory holiday in several provinces and territories, but not all.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 13, 2025 | Monday | ThanksgivingStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Remembrance DayA statutory holiday federally and in most provinces, but not in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia or Manitoba.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 26, 2025 | Friday | Boxing DayA federal statutory holiday. Among provinces, only Ontario observes Boxing Day as a statutory holiday.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
Canada long weekends in 2025
Good Friday
3 daysApr 18 – 20
Victoria Day
3 daysMay 17 – 19
Known as the "May long weekend" — the unofficial start of summer.
Labour Day
3 daysAug 30 – Sep 1
Thanksgiving
3 daysOct 11 – 13
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on Thursday and Friday, rolling into the weekend.
Federal statutory holidays vs provincial holidays
Canada does not have a single national holiday list. The federal government sets statutory ("general") holidays under the Canada Labour Code, which apply to federally regulated industries such as banks, airlines, telecoms and the public service — nationwide. Everyone else follows the employment standards of their province or territory.
This is why the "number of stat holidays" depends on where you work. Some federal holidays — Remembrance Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day — are not statutory holidays in every province. When a holiday falls on a weekend, most jurisdictions grant a substitute day off on the following Monday.
Provincial differences: Family Day, Civic Holiday and more
Family Day is a provincial holiday on the third Monday of February (Feb 17, 2025) in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and New Brunswick; Manitoba calls it Louis Riel Day and Nova Scotia calls it Heritage Day. Quebec's National Holiday (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) is June 24.
The Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August (Aug 4, 2025) is observed in most provinces under local names — Terry Fox Day (Manitoba), Natal Day (Nova Scotia), Heritage Day (Alberta) or simply the August long weekend. It is not a statutory holiday everywhere. Always check the rules for your province or territory.
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Official sources & data
- Statutory holidays for federally regulated employeesVisit sourceGovernment of Canada
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays are there in Canada in 2025?+
There are 10 federal statutory holidays in 2025, which apply nationwide to federally regulated workplaces. The number for provincially regulated workers depends on the province — most provinces recognise 9 to 12, adding days like Family Day and the Civic Holiday while not always including Remembrance Day or Boxing Day.
When is Victoria Day 2025?+
Victoria Day is Monday May 19, 2025 — the Monday preceding May 25. It is the traditional "May long weekend" and the unofficial start of the summer season in Canada.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a holiday in every province?+
No. September 30 has been a federal statutory holiday since 2021, so it is a day off for federally regulated workers across Canada. Several provinces and territories also observe it, but large provinces such as Ontario, Quebec and Alberta do not make it a provincial statutory holiday.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Canada?+
Boxing Day (December 26) is a federal statutory holiday. Among the provinces, however, only Ontario recognises it as a provincial statutory holiday — elsewhere it is a common day off in retail and business but not legally mandated.
What are the long weekends in Canada in 2025?+
The main long weekends are Victoria Day (May 17–19), the August Civic Holiday (Aug 2–4), Labour Day (Aug 30–Sep 1), Thanksgiving (Oct 11–13) and Christmas (Dec 25–28). Family Day in February also gives many provinces a three-day weekend.
