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.

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:

• Ontario Stat Holidays
• Alberta Stat Holidays
• B.C. Stat Holidays

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.