Stat Holidays › Ontario
Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under Ontario employment standards law. The next one is Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 9 days).
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Ontario stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Passed |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Passed |
| Canada Day July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Next |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Boxing Day December 26 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Upcoming |
Ontario stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 24, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Canada Day July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Boxing Day December 26 | Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in Ontario
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under Ontario employment standards law:
- Easter Monday (April 6, 2026): Some employers give it, but the Employment Standards Act doesn't require it.
- Civic Holiday (August 3, 2026): The first Monday in August is a holiday for many municipalities and offices, but not a public holiday under the ESA.
- Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026): Not a public holiday under Ontario's Employment Standards Act.
What if a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
The dates above are the calendar dates. When a statutory holiday lands on a day an employee doesn’t normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, Ontario employment standards law sets what they’re owed, usually a substitute paid day off or holiday pay. Rules on who qualifies and how holiday pay is calculated also differ by province, so check the official guide below for the exact rule.
Source: Ontario: Your guide to the Employment Standards Act — public holidays. Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Ontario in 2026?
9: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
When is the next stat holiday in Ontario?
Thanksgiving, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Some employers give it, but the Employment Standards Act doesn't require it.
Is the Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. The first Monday in August is a holiday for many municipalities and offices, but not a public holiday under the ESA.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Not a public holiday under Ontario's Employment Standards Act.
Are stat holidays the same across Canada?
No. Each province and territory sets its own list under its employment standards law, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code. Only New Year's Day, Good Friday (Good Friday or Easter Monday in Quebec), Canada Day (Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador), Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory everywhere.
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