Public Holidays in Canada, 2025
See all 8 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2025 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2025 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday3 holidays
2025
- Mon 19 MayVictoria Day
- Mon 1 SepLabour Day
- Mon 13 OctThanksgiving
Tuesday2 holidays
2025
- Tue 1 JulCanada Day
- Tue 30 SepNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday1 holiday
2025
- Wed 1 JanNew Year's Day
Thursday1 holiday
2025
- Thu 25 DecChristmas Day
Friday1 holiday
2025
- Fri 18 AprGood Friday
Working days overview
| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 22(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21(-1) |
| May | 21(-1) |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22(-1) |
| August | 21 |
| September | 20(-2) |
| October | 22(-1) |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22(-1) |
| Total | 253 |
Long weekends in 2025
18 Apr - 20 Apr
17 May - 19 May
28 Jun - 1 Jul
Requires a bridge day
30 Aug - 1 Sep
27 Sep - 30 Sep
Requires a bridge day
11 Oct - 13 Oct
25 Dec - 28 Dec
Requires a bridge day
Scheduling impact for Canada
Canadaโs holiday calendar varies by province. Quebec differs from Ontario, Atlantic provinces have their own dynamics, and civic holidays can shift coverage pressure across the summer and autumn.
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