by Paul Bourque
Jan 23, 2025
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All of Purolator’s operations will close down nationally for a total of nine statutory holidays during 2025 as outlined below.
| Holiday | 2025 Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 19 |
| Canada Day | Tuesday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 1 |
| National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | Tuesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 13 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 |
Beyond the national statutory holidays, Purolator also closes operations in certain territories and provinces for their regional holidays. In these cases, deliveries and pickups may affect only one territory or province or it may include all but one or two of them.
| Holiday | 2025 Date | Provinces and/or Territories Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Family Day/Louis Riel Day | Monday, February 17 | Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario1 |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | Saturday, June 21 | Yukon and Northwest Territories |
| St. Jean-de-Baptiste Day | Tuesday, June 24 | Quebec |
| Nunavut Day | Wednesday, July 9 | Nunavut |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 4 | All regions except for Yukon and Quebec |
| Discovery Day | Monday, August 18 | Yukon |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, November 11 | All regions except for Ontario and Quebec |
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In 2025, Purolator will close its offices for nine national holidays. In addition, Purolator also shuts down operations in territories and provinces when they celebrate their official holidays.
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