What are the Public Holidays in Canada for 2025?

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
March 29th – 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.

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