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What are the Public Holidays in Canada?
Modified on: Tue, 25 Nov, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Public holidays, also known as statutory holidays, vary across Canada depending on the province or territory. These holidays are generally observed nationwide but can differ by region.
For 2025, here is a list of public holidays across Canada, along with key dates and provincial variations.
Public Holidays in 2025 (Nationwide)
- January 1st – New Year’s Day
- April 18th – Good Friday
- May 19th – Victoria Day (also observed in Québec as National Patriot's Day)
- July 1st – Canada Day
- September 1st – Labour Day
- October 13th – Thanksgiving Day (except in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador)
- November 11th – Remembrance Day (except in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia)
- December 25th – Christmas Day (Nationwide)
Additional Public Holidays by Province (Most Common Provinces)
Ontario
- February 17th – Family Day
- August 4th – Civic Holiday
- December 26th – Boxing Day
British Columbia
- February 17th – Family Day
- May 19th – Victoria Day
- August 4th – British Columbia Day
- September 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Alberta
- February 17th – Family Day
- May 19th – Victoria Day
- August 4th – Heritage Day
- December 26th – Boxing Day
Quebec
- April 21st – Easter Monday
- June 24th – National Holiday of Quebec
Observing Public Holidays on Weekends
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is usually observed on another day, typically the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The employer has discretion over which day to choose, but the general practice is to shift the holiday to the closest weekday to ensure employees receive a day off.
Public Holidays in 2026 (Nationwide)
- Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
- Friday, April 3 – Good Friday
- Monday, May 18 – Victoria Day (also observed in Québec as National Patriots’ Day)
- Wednesday, July 1 – Canada Day
- Monday, September 7 – Labour Day
- Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving Day (except in PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador)
- Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day (except in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia)
- Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Additional Public Holidays by Province
Ontario
- Monday, February 16 – Family Day
- Monday, August 3 – Civic Holiday
- Saturday, December 26 – Boxing Day (observed Monday, Dec 28)
British Columbia
- Monday, February 16 – Family Day
- Monday, May 18 – Victoria Day
- Monday, August 3 – British Columbia Day
- Wednesday, September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Alberta
- Monday, February 16 – Family Day
- Monday, May 18 – Victoria Day
- Monday, August 3 – Heritage Day
- Saturday, December 26 – Boxing Day (observed Monday, Dec 28)
Quebec
- Monday, April 6 – Easter Monday
- Monday, May 18 – National Patriots’ Day
- Wednesday, June 24 – National Holiday of Quebec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day)
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