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)