What are the Statutory Holidays in Ontario?


What days are considered Statutory Holidays in Ontario?

New Years Day – January 1

Family Day – Third Monday in February

Good Friday- Friday before Easter Sunday

Victoria Day – Monday before May 25

Canada Day – July 1

Labour Day – First Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day – Second Monday in October

Christmas Day – December 25

Boxing Day  – December 26

*Civic Holiday (Simcoe Day)  – First Monday in August – This is an optional holiday.  Provincially regulated employers are not required by law to give this day off.

* Easter Monday – Government Employees Only.  Only federal employers are required to give the day off.

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