Is Christmas Day a stat holiday?
Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces. Everywhere else it is not a stat holiday, so employers do not have to give the day off with pay.
December 25.
2026: Friday, December 25, 2026 · 2027: Saturday, December 25, 2027
Christmas Day by province and territory
| Where | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Statutory | — |
| British Columbia | Statutory | — |
| Alberta | Statutory | — |
| Saskatchewan | Statutory | — |
| Manitoba | Statutory | — |
| Quebec | Statutory | — |
| New Brunswick | Statutory | — |
| Nova Scotia | Statutory | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Statutory | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Statutory | — |
| Yukon | Statutory | — |
| Northwest Territories | Statutory | — |
| Nunavut | Statutory | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | Statutory | — |
Questions people ask
+Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Christmas Day is one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. Christmas Day is one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia.
+Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
Yes. Christmas Day is one of the general holidays in Alberta.
+Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Christmas Day is one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. Christmas Day is one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Christmas Day is one of the statutory holidays in Quebec.