General holidays for federally regulated employees in 2025
Below is a list of the paid public holidays, or statutory holidays, for employees working for federally regulated companies in 2025 — applicable across Canada, including Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (B.C.).
The Canada Labour Code (CLC) determines when these holidays occur and the rules for statutory holiday pay for federally regulated workers in the country.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Wednesday |
| Good Friday | April 18, Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 19, Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, Tuesday |
| Labour Day | September 1, Monday |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving | October 13, Monday |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Thursday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, Friday |
Not sure if you’re a federally regulated employee?
See the comprehensive list of federally regulated companies in Canada to find out if your employer is federally regulated.
You will also learn about severance pay rules for federally regulated workers, as opposed to provincially regulated employees.
Optional federal stat holidays
In addition to the official statutory holidays, there are a few days in 2025 that are recognized as “optional” holidays for federally regulated employees in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.
These days aren’t mandated as paid days off, but employers may choose to observe them:
- Family Day: February 17, Monday
- Easter Monday: April 21, Monday
- Civic Holiday (Ontario): August 4, Monday
- Heritage Day (Alberta): August 4, Monday
- B.C. Day: August 4, Monday
Looking for provincial statutory holidays?
If you’re a provincially regulated employee, check out our resources for statutory holidays in different provinces:
Terminations and stat holidays
If you lost your job before or after taking a stat holiday, it’s crucial to understand your severance rights through a consultation with an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP immediately.
Our knowledgeable team has helped tens of thousands of federally and provincially regulated workers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.
In addition to severance package negotiations, we have experience securing solutions for the following employment matters:
Contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need, and the compensation you deserve.
UNIONIZED? If you’re a unionized employee, severance and wrongful dismissal claims must be handled by your union through the grievance process outlined in your collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
By law, employment lawyers can’t represent you in these types of matters.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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