Statutory holidays, also known as "stats" or "general" or "public" holidays, are legislated either through the federal government or a provincial or territorial government in Canada. Most workers, public and private, are entitled to take the day off with regular pay. The following are the national statutory holidays in Canada:
- New Years Day: January 1
- Good Friday (Easter): Friday before Easter Sunday
- Canada Day: July 1
- Labour Day: first Monday in September
- Christmas Day: December 25
In addition to these national holidays, there are other stat holidays and civic holidays on the provincial and territorial levels. The specific dates and names of these holidays vary by province and territory. For example, British Columbia has the following statutory holidays:
- New Years Day: January 1
- Family Day: third Monday in February
- Good Friday (Easter): Friday before Easter Sunday
- Victoria Day: Monday before May 25
- Canada Day: July 1
- B.C. Day: first Monday in August
- Labour Day: first Monday in September
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30
- Thanksgiving Day: second Monday in October
- Remembrance Day: November 11
- Christmas Day: December 25
Its important to note that Valentines Day, Mothers Day, St. Patricks Day, Fathers Day, and Halloween are not official holidays but are celebrated nationwide. However, no paid vacation is given for these days.