Is Boxing Day a stat holiday?
Boxing Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario and federally regulated workplaces. It is optional in Alberta. Everywhere else it is not a stat holiday, so employers do not have to give the day off with pay.
December 26. Statutory in Ontario and for federally regulated workplaces; in most other provinces it is not.
2026: Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 2027: Sunday, December 26, 2027
Boxing Day by province and territory
| Where | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Statutory | — |
| British Columbia | Not statutory | Not a statutory holiday in BC, although many employers give it. |
| Alberta | Optional | — |
| Saskatchewan | Not statutory | — |
| Manitoba | Not statutory | — |
| Quebec | Not statutory | — |
| New Brunswick | Not statutory | A prescribed day of rest (many businesses close), but not a paid public holiday. |
| Nova Scotia | Not statutory | A retail closing day, but not a paid holiday. |
| Prince Edward Island | Not statutory | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not statutory | A provincial government holiday only. |
| Yukon | Not statutory | — |
| Northwest Territories | Not statutory | — |
| Nunavut | Not statutory | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | Statutory | — |
Questions people ask
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Boxing Day is one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No, it is not one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia. Not a statutory holiday in BC, although many employers give it.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
It is optional in Alberta: employers can choose to give it.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
No, it is not one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No, it is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
No, it is not one of the statutory holidays in Quebec.