Statutory holidays in Ontario 2026–2027
Ontario has 9 public holidays under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Here are the dates, who qualifies and how holiday pay works, from the official government source.
Public holidays
| Holiday | Status | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory holiday | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Family Day | Statutory holiday | Mon, Feb 16 | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Good Friday | Statutory holiday | Fri, Apr 3 | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Victoria Day | Statutory holiday | Mon, May 18 | Mon, May 24 |
| Canada Day | Statutory holiday | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| Labour Day | Statutory holiday | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Thanksgiving | Statutory holiday | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Christmas Day | Statutory holiday | Fri, Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Statutory holiday | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun, Dec 26 |
Who qualifies
Most employees qualify, with no minimum length of service. You must work your full last regularly scheduled shift before the holiday and your full first one after it, unless you have reasonable cause.
Holiday pay
Public holiday pay is your regular wages earned in the 4 work weeks before the week of the holiday, plus vacation pay payable on those wages, divided by 20.
Working on a holiday
If you agree to work, you get either your regular wages for the hours worked plus a substitute day off with public holiday pay, or (if you agree in writing or electronically) public holiday pay plus premium pay of 1.5 times your regular rate for the hours worked.
When it falls on a day off
If the holiday falls on a day you don't normally work, or during your vacation, you get a substitute day off with public holiday pay (or, if you agree in writing or electronically, public holiday pay for the day instead).
Other days (not public holidays in Ontario)
| Holiday | Status | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday | Not a stat holiday | Mon, Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Civic Holiday | Not a stat holiday | Mon, Aug 3 | Mon, Aug 2 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Not a stat holiday | Wed, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Remembrance Day | Not a stat holiday | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 11 |
Federally regulated workers
Employees of federally regulated employers (such as banks and Canada Post) follow the Canada Labour Code instead, which has 10 general holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Details
Sources
- Ontario ESA guide: Public holidays · checked 2026-10-15