{"id":34692,"date":"2025-01-02T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/?p=34692"},"modified":"2025-03-11T15:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T19:37:04","slug":"statutory-holidays-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/statutory-holidays-in-canada","title":{"rendered":"Statutory Holidays in Canada | Guide for Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Statutory holidays in Canada give people an extra paid day off from work. These public holidays also known as \u201cstat holidays\u201d give people time to rest, spend time with family, and provide an extra long weekend in Canada! Knowing the holiday calendar allows newcomers to plan for exciting activities and events! Discover national and provincial holidays to celebrate in 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Statutory Holiday in Canada?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians observe many national, religious, and cultural holidays. Some are national holidays, and some are specific to certain provinces. Most employees receive a day off from work on a \u2018stat holiday\u2019 and still receive their regular pay. During stat holidays government institutions, banks, and stores close. There is also no mail service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In most provinces, when a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the vacation day will fall on the following workday. This allows people to plan for a long weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22160417\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-3-1.png\" alt=\"A calendar marks the first statutory holiday of 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-243993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22160417\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-3-1.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22160417\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-3-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>New Year&#8217;s Day is the first statutory holiday of the calendar year!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-statutory-holidays-in-canada\"><strong>National Statutory Holidays in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>STATUTORY HOLIDAY<\/th><th>DATE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>New Year&#8217;s Day<\/strong>:<br>Celebrates the first day of the calendar year<\/td><td>January 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Good Friday<\/strong>:<br>Commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus<\/td><td>April 18 (Occurs on the Friday before Easter and usually falls between March 23 and April 26)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Canada Day<\/strong>:<br>Celebrates the day Canada formed as a country in 1867 and its birthday<\/td><td>July 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Labour Day<\/strong>:<br>Recognizes the economic and social gains of workers<\/td><td>September 1 (Occurs on the first Monday in September)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Christmas Day<\/strong>:<br>Celebrates the birth of Jesus<\/td><td>December 25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Canadians in all provinces and territories observe these national holidays.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22161506\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-4.png\" alt=\"A family is skating outdoors on a sunny winter day in Sudbury, Ontario.\" class=\"wp-image-243995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22161506\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-4.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22161506\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Common Family Day activities include skating, hockey, snowboarding\/skiing, and going to winter festivals.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-provincial-statutory-holidays\"><strong>Provincial Statutory Holidays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the national holidays, there are other provincial statutory holidays. Most provinces recognize these holidays, but not all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>PROVINCIAL STATUTORY HOLIDAYS<\/th><th>DATE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Family Day<\/strong>: <br>Promotes spending time with family<br><br>Observed in: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan<br><br>This holiday is called:<br>Louis Riel Day in Manitoba<br>Islander Day in Prince Edward Island<br>Heritage Day in Nova Scotia<\/td><td>February 17 (Occurs on the third Monday in February)<br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Easter Monday<\/strong>:<br>Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus<br>Provinces that observe this holiday: Alberta, New Brunswick, Quebec, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut<\/td><td>April 21 (Occurs on the Monday after Easter and Usually falls between March 23 and April 26)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Victoria Day<\/strong>:<br>Celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria<br>Nova Scotia is the only province that does not observe this holiday<\/td><td>May 19 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Civic Monday<\/strong>:<br>Celebrates local culture, history and achievement<br><\/td><td>August 4 (Occurs on the first Monday in August)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong>:<br>Honours the survivors of Canada&#8217;s residential school system<br>(holiday is observed in British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Nunavut).<\/td><td>September 30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thanksgiving<\/strong><br><\/td><td>October 13 (Occurs on the second Monday in October)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Remembrance Day:<\/strong><br>Honours veterans who served during World War I and II<\/td><td>November 11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Boxing Day<\/strong>:<br>This is a holiday unique to Canada. Some refer to it as the second day of Christmas or St. Stephen&#8217;s Day<\/td><td>December 26<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/16161514\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-2.png\" alt=\"People relax at a beach while sitting under an oversized red and white umbrella on Canada Day.\" class=\"wp-image-235223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/16161514\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-2.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/16161514\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-long-weekends-in-canada\"><strong>Long Weekends in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Statutory holidays such as Family Day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Thanksgiving mean long weekends when people plan special activities. For Family Day in February, many people plan weekend getaways to ski resorts or enjoy other outdoor activities such as skating or tobogganing. Family Day is a great time to attend a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/after-you-arrive\/living-in-canada\/top-canadian-winter-festivals-to-celebrate-the-season\/\">winter festival in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria Day, honours Queen Victoria, and Canadians celebrate this holiday in May. This statutory holiday hints at the unofficial arrival of summer in Canada. The official start of summer is June 21. People look forward to barbeques, watching fireworks displays, or heading to a cottage or campground during this long weekend in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22163000\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-5.png\" alt=\"Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario.\" class=\"wp-image-244006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22163000\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-5.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22163000\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians celebrate&nbsp;Canada Day&nbsp;on July 1. So this statutory holiday can fall on any day of the week. For example, if July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, people will take the proceeding Friday or the following Monday as the holiday. Or, if July 1 falls on a Thursday, many people will take another vacation day on Friday to enjoy a four-day long weekend! Canadians&nbsp;look forward to big parties, parades, concerts, fireworks, and more across Canada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22163257\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-6.png\" alt=\"Cyclists enjoying the Labour Day Statutory Holiday in Canada\" class=\"wp-image-244012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22163257\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-6.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/06\/22163257\/Statutory-Holidays-in-Canada-Image-6-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Labour Day&nbsp;is another long weekend in Canada. This holiday is bittersweet for Canadians. It marks the unofficial end of summer and the return to school for kids. During this \u201cstat\u201d holiday in Canada, people will take in fall festivals, cycle or hike along nature trails, or sneak in one last visit to the beach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-public-holidays-in\"><strong>Learn More about Public Holidays in: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/employment-business\/employment-standards-advice\/employment-standards\/statutory-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Columbia<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/alberta-general-holidays.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alberta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0\/public-holidays\">Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatchewan.ca\/business\/employment-standards\/public-statutory-holidays\/list-of-saskatchewan-public-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saskatchewan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/saint-patricks-day-when-canada-goes-green\">Saint Patrick&#8217;s Day: When Canada Goes Green<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/march-break-in-canada\">March Break in Canada: Planning Your Perfect Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Statutory holidays in Canada are a great time to plan for exciting activities and events in Canada. With many national and provincial holidays throughout the year, you can take advantage of long weekends and paid days off work!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":246740,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[295],"tags":[245],"class_list":["post-34692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-in-canada","tag-general-statutory-holidays"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Statutory Holidays in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"On statutory holidays in Canada, most people have a day off from work or school. 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