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New Year's Day
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Wednesday |
Jan. 1, 2025 |
Statutory
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All
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Observed on January 1, celebrating the start of the calendar year.
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Good Friday
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Friday |
April 18, 2025 |
Statutory
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All
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A Christian solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, often marked by church services.
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Easter Monday
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Monday |
April 21, 2025 |
Federal
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All
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The day after Easter Sunday, often observed as a holiday in some parts of Canada, providing an extra day of rest.
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Victoria Day
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Monday |
May 19, 2025 |
Regional
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Manitoba, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan
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Observed on the Monday before May 25, celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday and considered the unofficial start of summer.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Saturday |
June 21, 2025 |
Regional
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Northwest Territories, Yukon
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Celebrated on June 21, recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
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Canada Day
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Tuesday |
July 1, 2025 |
Statutory
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All
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Celebrated on July 1, marking the anniversary of the 1867 Confederation when Canada became a country.
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Discovery Day
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Monday |
Aug. 18, 2025 |
Regional
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Yukon
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Observed in Newfoundland and Labrador (June) and the Yukon (third Monday in August), commemorating historical events of discovery.
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Labour Day
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Monday |
Sept. 1, 2025 |
Statutory
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All
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Observed on the first Monday in September, honoring workers’ achievements and labor movements.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Tuesday |
Sept. 30, 2025 |
Government
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All
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Observed on September 30, honoring the survivors and victims of residential schools and promoting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Tuesday |
Sept. 30, 2025 |
Regional
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British Columbia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Yukon
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Observed on September 30, honoring the survivors and victims of residential schools and promoting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
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Thanksgiving
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Monday |
Oct. 13, 2025 |
Regional
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Manitoba, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan
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Celebrated on the second Monday in October, giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
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Remembrance Day
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Tuesday |
Nov. 11, 2025 |
Regional
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Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Yukon, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan
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Observed on November 11, honoring those who served and died in wartime, marked by ceremonies and the wearing of poppies.
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Christmas Day
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Thursday |
Dec. 25, 2025 |
Statutory
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All
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Celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with family gatherings and gift-giving.
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New Year's Eve
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Wednesday |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Government
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All
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Observed on December 31, the last day of the year, often celebrated with parties, fireworks, and countdowns.
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