Canada Civic or Statutory Holidays in 2025

Date Day Holiday Regions/Notes
January 1 Wednesday New Year’s Day National holiday
February 17 Monday Louis Riel Day MB
    Islander Day PEI
    Family Day AB, BC, NB, ON, SK
    Heritage Day NS
March 17 Monday Saint Patrick’s Day NL
April 18 Friday Good Friday National holiday
April 21 Monday Easter Monday Federal holiday
    Saint George’s Day NL
May 19 Monday National Patriots’ Day QC
    Victoria Day Federal holiday, AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, YT
June 21 Saturday National Indigenous Peoples Day NT, YT
June 24 Tuesday Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day QC
    Discovery Day NL
July 1 Tuesday Canada Day National holiday
July 9 Wednesday Nunavut Day NU
July 12 Saturday Orangemen’s Day NL
August 4 Monday Civic Holiday Federal holiday, NT, NU
    British Columbia Day BC
    New Brunswick Day NB
    Saskatchewan Day SK
July 30 Wednesday Regatta Day NL
August 18 Monday Discovery Day YT
September 1 Monday Labour Day National holiday
September 30 Tuesday National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Federal holiday, BC, NT, PEI, YT
    Orange Shirt Day MB
October 13 Monday Thanksgiving Federal holiday, AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT
November 11 Tuesday Remembrance Day Federal holiday, AB, BC, NB, NL, NT, NU, PEI, SK, YT
December 25 Thursday Christmas Day National holiday
December 26 Friday Boxing Day Federal holiday, NL, ON


Be it enjoying holiday time with the family or using time to join in the joy on the many public holidays, here are some reasons for days-of, whereby being truly informed guarantees good times of it:.

Important Civic and Statutory holidays falling in Canada in the year 2025 includes:

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025: This is a statutory holiday taken by everyone in the country when the start of the year is begun with parties, fireworks, etc.
Family Day, February 17, 2025: The holiday is observed in lots of provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and much more. It is all about taking time to cherish those meaningful family relationships and time they spent.

Victoria Day – May 19, 2025: Celebrated in most provinces, this is Queen Victoria’s birthday and unofficially seen to be the start of summer for Canada.

Canada Day – July 1, 2025: This is one of the national statutory holidays for all of Canada, celebrated with fireworks, parades, and other events to show pride in Canada.

Labour Day (September 1, 2025) This is a federal holiday, as Labor Day is everywhere. It celebrates the labor movement and the contributions that have been made by the worker. All provinces celebrate it.

Thanksgiving Day (October 13, 2025) – The whole of the country celebrates Thanksgiving Day but on the second Monday of the month of October. During this time, families unite with each other and thank for harvest and blessings received throughout the year.

Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 – This is one of the most famous holidays in Canada. Christmas Day is a national holiday to enjoy the spirit of giving, family gathering, and cultural traditions.

Boxing Day, December 26, 2025 – Celebrated in most provinces, Boxing Day is often associated with post-Christmas sales, family visits, and general holiday celebrations.

In addition to these statutory holidays, many of the provinces and territories have their own unique civic holidays, such as Quebec’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Newfoundland and Labrador’s Discovery Day. Knowing which holidays are taken where will help you in effectively planning your time off, special events, and family gatherings.

Conclusion

As you look forward to 2025, make sure to mark the dates of Canada’s civic and statutory holidays on your calendar. Whether you’re in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, or elsewhere in the country, these days provide a great opportunity to celebrate, connect with loved ones, and enjoy the diversity that makes Canada so special.

Source: Official Canada Government Website

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