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Service Canada Christmas Holidays Closure
* * * IMPORTANT NOTICE * * *
Please be advised that the Federal Government EI offices (call centre and in-person) will be closed to the general public on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th, 2024. Regular business hours will resume starting Monday, December 29th, 2025.
Early Reporting for the week of December 16 to 25th.
If you have a reporting period ending December 19th, 2025, you can submit your report early! This helps ensure you receive your payments on time during the December 2025 to January 2026 winter holiday season.
- If you live in Ontario, in the Western provinces or in the Territories, you can submit your report on Monday, December 15th after 7 pm
- If you live in Quebec or in the Atlantic provinces, you can submit your report starting on Tuesday, December 16th after 7 pm (7:30 pm in Newfoundland and Labrador)
A reminder of the early reporting dates will be available through the Telephone Reporting Service and the Internet Reporting Service.
Payment Dates
Due to statutory holidays, the direct deposit dates for the December 2025 to January 2026 winter holiday season may vary. If you are expecting a mailed cheque, you will have to wait longer for your cheque to arrive due to the Canada Post mailing delay.
Additionally, your 2025 T4E will be available to download on My Service Canada Account as of February 28th, 2026.
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