Canada's 2025 federal holiday calendar features Canada Day (1 July) on a Tuesday — taking Monday 30 June as leave creates a four-day long weekend for the 158th anniversary of Confederation. Victoria Day is Monday 19 May — the unofficial start of summer, with fireworks on Sunday 18 May evening in many cities.
Good Friday is 18 April — Easter falls on 20 April. Labour Day is Monday 1 September. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) falls on a Tuesday — bridge day Monday 29 September for federal workers.
Thanksgiving is Monday 13 October. Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Tuesday — bridge day Monday 10 November for provinces observing it as a statutory holiday. Christmas Day (25 December) is a Thursday and Boxing Day (26 December) is a Friday — natural four-day festive break without leave needed.
Nationwide Holidays 2025
5 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Canada
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Tue | Canada Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Sept 2025 | Mon | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Alberta — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Alberta — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Regional |
British Columbia — Additional Holidays
6 regional
British Columbia — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Tue | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Manitoba — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Manitoba — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Regional |
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Tue | Orange Shirt Day | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
New Brunswick — Additional Holidays
5 regional
New Brunswick — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Regional |
Newfoundland and Labrador — Additional Holidays
7 regional
Newfoundland and Labrador — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | Mon | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Saint George's Day | Regional |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Mon | Orangemen's Day | Regional |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Wed | Regatta Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Regional |
Nova Scotia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Nova Scotia — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Heritage Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | Natal Day | Regional |
Northwest Territories — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Northwest Territories — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2025 | Sat | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Tue | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Nunavut — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Nunavut — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Wed | Nunavut Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Ontario — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Ontario — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Regional |
Prince Edward Island — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Prince Edward Island — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Islander Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Tue | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Quebec — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Quebec — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | National Patriots' Day | Regional |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Tue | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
Saskatchewan — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Saskatchewan — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Family Day | Regional |
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Yukon — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Yukon — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | Mon | Victoria Day | Regional |
| 21 Jun 2025 | Sat | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Regional |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Mon | Discovery Day | Regional |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Tue | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Regional |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Remembrance Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada Day in 2025 and does it create a long weekend?
Canada Day (1 July) falls on a Tuesday in 2025. Taking Monday 30 June as annual leave creates a four-day long weekend from Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 1 July — the 158th anniversary of Confederation.
When is Canadian Thanksgiving in 2025?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday 13 October 2025 — the second Monday of October.
Is Christmas favourable in Canada in 2025?
Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Thursday and Boxing Day (26 December) on a Friday. The festive break runs naturally from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 December — a four-day holiday without annual leave.
When is Victoria Day in Canada in 2025?
Victoria Day falls on Monday 19 May 2025. Fireworks displays — the traditional Victoria Day celebration — take place on Sunday 18 May evening across the country.
Does Remembrance Day create a long weekend in 2025?
With a bridge day, yes. Remembrance Day (11 November) falls on a Tuesday in 2025. In provinces where it is a statutory holiday, taking Monday 10 November as leave creates a four-day weekend from Saturday 8 to Tuesday 11 November.