New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- America/Toronto
- Currency
- CAD
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday in 2025, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Canada, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Canada.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Canada is on January 1, 2026.
Other public holidays in Canada 2025
- Family DayFeb 17
- Heritage DayFeb 17
- Islander DayFeb 17
- Louis Riel DayFeb 17
- Saint Patrick's DayMar 17
- Good FridayApr 18
- Easter MondayApr 21
- Saint George's DayApr 23
- National Patriots' DayMay 19
- Victoria DayMay 19
- National Aboriginal DayJun 21
- Discovery DayJun 24
- National Holiday (Fête nationale du Québec)Jun 24
- Canada DayJul 1
- Orangemen's DayJul 12
- British Columbia DayAug 4
- Civic HolidayAug 4
- Natal DayAug 4
- New Brunswick DayAug 4
- Saskatchewan DayAug 4
- Gold Cup Parade DayAug 18
- Labour DaySep 1
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSep 30
- ThanksgivingOct 13
- Armistice DayNov 11
- Remembrance DayNov 11
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Canada 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/holidays.html