The New Year has barely begun, but if you're already staring longingly at your calendar dreaming of your next long weekend, we've got you covered.
Canada's 2025 calendar is packed with a mix of holidays — both statutory and federal — that will help you plan your time off. And let's be real, after the hustle of the holidays, we all deserve something to look forward to.
If you're wondering what the difference is between a federal holiday and a statutory holiday, here's how it works: Statutory holidays are designated by each province or territory and apply to most private industries in that region, while federal holidays are for federally regulated industries like the federal government, banks, postal services and airlines.
Canada has 12 federal holidays, but only four are stat holidays in every single province — New Year's Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day.
Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia have the fewest stat holidays (just six), while B.C., Yukon and the Northwest Territories lead the pack with 11 each. So, depending on what industry you work in and where you live, you could be guaranteed anywhere from 6 to 12 extra days off in 2025.
Here's your guide to all the 2025 stat holidays across Canada.
Wednesday, January 1 — New Year's Day
This one kicks off the year as a stat holiday across all provinces and a federal holiday.
The good news is that, as it falls on a Wednesday this year, it gives us a midweek break to ease into 2025. The bad news is that it's already over, and that's one less holiday in your 2025 calendar to look forward to.
So long, NYD — you were gone faster than our resolutions, and now we're stuck counting the days to the next stat.
Monday, February 17 — Family Day (and more)
Depending on where you live, this holiday goes by a bunch of different names. It's Family Day in Alberta, B.C., New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan. In Manitoba, it's Louis Riel Day, while P.E.I. calls it Islander Day, and Nova Scotia celebrates Heritage Day.
If you're in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut — sorry, but it isn't a holiday for you. But don't feel too bad for yourself — it's not a federal holiday either.
Friday, April 18 — Good Friday
Good Friday is a federal holiday as well as a stat holiday pretty much everywhere in Canada — except for Quebec, where they like to keep things different. For the rest of us, though, it's a great way to kick off Easter weekend with a day off.
Monday, April 21 — Easter Monday
If you live in Quebec, you're more likely to get Easter Monday off than Good Friday. Employers technically get to choose which day they give you as a stat holiday, but the tradition in La belle province leans heavily toward the Monday. It's also a federal holiday, so federal workers across the country get to enjoy a luxe four-day weekend. As for the rest of us? Back to work!
Monday, May 19 — Victoria Day (or not)
Victoria Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but only in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon. Quebec, always the iconoclast, calls this stat holiday National Patriots' Day instead. It's also a federal holiday.
The holiday doesn't get much love in the Atlantic provinces, though — it's not a stat holiday in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia or P.E.I. While the rest of Canada might be kicking back with fireworks and BBQs, it's just another regular Monday for folks out east.
Saturday, June 21 — National Indigenous Peoples Day
This is a stat holiday only in Northwest Territories and Yukon, but it's an important day for all Canadians to reflect on and celebrate Indigenous cultures and contributions. Falling on a Saturday this year, it's perfect timing for those planning to attend community events or celebrations.
Tuesday, June 24 — Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
In Quebec, this day is everything — a statutory holiday, a federal holiday for Quebecers and a full-blown celebration of French-Canadian culture that the province likes to refer to as its "National Holiday." The rest of Canada? You'll just have to wait a week for the other national holiday...
Tuesday, July 1 — Canada Day
Canada Day is one of the big ones — a stat holiday and federal holiday in every corner of the country. This year, it falls on a Tuesday, so consider booking the Monday off for a four-day weekend of fireworks, BBQs and all things maple leaf.
Wednesday, July 9 — Nunavut Day
In case the name didn't clue you in, this holiday is unique to Nunavut, where it celebrates the territory's official creation back in 1999. If you're lucky enough to live there, enjoy the day to celebrate Nunavut's culture, history and community.
Monday, August 4 — Civic Holiday (and its many aliases)
This is one of those holidays with a bit of an identity crisis. In the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, it's simply the Civic Holiday. B.C. calls it B.C. Day, New Brunswick goes with New Brunswick Day, and Saskatchewan names it Saskatchewan Day. A+ for originality, folks.
It's also a federal holiday observed in federal industries across the country, except Quebec. Why the exception? Quebec federal workers already get Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day off, while the rest of the country does not. Fair's fair!
It's not a stat holiday in any other provinces or territories, but plenty of workplaces across Canada still observe it unofficially, because let's face it, who can say no to a mid-summer long weekend?
Monday, August 18 — Discovery Day
Discovery Day is Yukon's time to shine. It's a stat holiday in that territory only, marking the discovery of gold that kicked off the Klondike Gold Rush. For the rest of Canada, it's business as usual.
Monday, September 1 — Labour Day
Labour Day is for everyone in Canada — a stat and federal holiday no matter where you live. It's the last long weekend of summer, so soak up the sunshine, fire up the grill and make the most of it!
Tuesday, September 30 — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Also called Orange Shirt Day, this holiday is a stat in B.C., Manitoba, Northwest Territories, P.E.I. and Yukon, and it's also a federal holiday. It's a day to reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools and to honour survivors and their families.
Monday, October 13 — Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a stat holiday in most provinces and territories, including Quebec. But believe it or not, it's not a holiday for everyone.
While Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon are stuffing themselves with turkey, the Atlantic provinces are left out of the feast. Thankfully, it's also a federal holiday, so if you work in a federally regulated industry, you're still in luck!
Tuesday, November 11 — Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a stat holiday in Alberta, B.C., New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, P.E.I., Saskatchewan and Yukon. It's also a federal holiday.
Meanwhile, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia don't officially observe it.
Thursday, December 25 — Christmas Day
Christmas Day is the fourth and final universal federal and stat holiday for everyone across Canada. No matter where you live, you can count on December 25 for festive vibes, family time and way too much food.
Friday, December 26 — Boxing Day
Boxing Day is technically only an official stat holiday in Ontario, but as a federal holiday and the day after Christmas, plenty of Canadians get the day off. Whether you're hitting the sales or just recovering from your holiday gatherings, it's the perfect excuse to stay in your PJs all day.
There you have it Canada — your 2025 calendar of days off in every corner of the country. Whether you're dreaming of a long weekend road trip or just another chance to sleep in, you can get ahead of that planning now!
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Here are all of Canada's stat holidays for 2025 if you're already ready for a day off
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