Is New Year's Day a stat holiday?
New Year's 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.
The first day of the year.
2026: Thursday, January 1, 2026 · 2027: Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year's 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 New Year's Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the public holidays in Ontario.
+Is New Year's Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia.
+Is New Year's Day a stat holiday in Alberta?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the general holidays in Alberta.
+Is New Year's Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan.
+Is New Year's Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the general holidays in Manitoba.
+Is New Year's Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
Yes. New Year's Day is one of the statutory holidays in Quebec.