Canadian Federal & Provincial Holidays 2025
Complete list of Canadian federal and provincial holidays with dates, traditions, and historical background
12 Holidays in 2025
Canada federal and provincial holidays
New Year's Day
The first day of the year, celebrated across Canada with parties, fireworks, and fresh beginnings.
Good Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday, a federal statutory holiday for government employees.
Victoria Day
A Canadian holiday celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday and marking the unofficial start of summer.
Canada Day
Canada's national day celebrating the anniversary of Confederation on July 1, 1867.
Civic Holiday
A provincial holiday celebrated on the first Monday of August in most provinces and territories.
Labour Day
A day honoring workers and the labor movement, marking the unofficial end of summer.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A day to honor survivors and remember the children who died in residential schools.
Thanksgiving
A day of giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
Remembrance Day
A day to honor the sacrifice of Canadian Armed Forces members who died in service.
Christmas Day
A Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, and a major cultural celebration.
Boxing Day
A statutory holiday celebrated the day after Christmas.