2025 bank holidays
Federally regulated banking institutions are obligated to observe the statutory holidays stipulated in the Canada Labour Code. The observance of provincially legislated holidays is a discretionary business decision made by each bank.
It is recommended that you contact your banking institution directly regarding their holiday schedule or regarding any days of interest.
| 2025 Date | Holiday | Bank Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 1 | New Year's Day (actual) |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Thursday, January 2 | Day After New Year's Day (QC) | Bank for Quebec (Clothing Industry only) |
| Monday, February 17 |
Family Day (AB, BC, ON, NB, SK) Islander Day (PE) Louis Riel Day (MB) Nova Scotia Heritage Day (NS) |
Bank for multiple provinces |
| Friday, February 21 | Yukon Heritage Day (YT) | Bank for YT Only |
| Friday, April 18 | Good Friday |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Monday, May 19 |
National Patriots Day (QC) Victoria Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Saturday, June 21 | National Indigenous People Day (NT, YK) | Bank for NT and Yukon only |
| Monday, June 23 | June Holiday (NL observed) | Bank for NL only |
| Tuesday, June 24 | National Day (QC) | Bank for Quebec Only |
| Tuesday, July 1 | Canada Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Wednesday, July 9 | Nunavut Day | Bank for NU only |
| Monday, August 4 |
British Columbia Day (BC) Civic Holiday (NT, ON, SK) Terry Fox Day (MB) Heritage Day (AB) New Brunswick Day (NB) |
Dayforce Trust (Canada) closure |
| Monday, August 18 | Discovery Day (YT) | Bank for YT Only |
| Monday, September 1 | Labour Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Tuesday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (actual) | Bank, BC, PEI, NWT, NU, MB and YT |
| Monday, October 13 | Thanksgiving Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Tuesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Thursday, December 25 | Christmas |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Friday, December 26 | Boxing Day |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day (actual) |
Canadian Bank and Payment system closure |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day (QC) | Bank for Quebec (Clothing Industry only) |