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Calcul Férié Ontario 2018

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This calculator provides the official list of public holidays in Ontario for the year 2018. It helps you quickly identify which days are considered non-working days in the province, including federal and provincial holidays.

Official Ontario Public Holidays 2018

The following table lists all public holidays observed in Ontario during 2018. These holidays are based on the Ontario Statutory Holidays Act and federal public holidays.

Note: Some holidays may fall on weekends. In these cases, the holiday is observed on the closest business day (Monday or Friday).

Date Holiday Name Type
January 1 New Year's Day Federal
February 19 Family Day Provincial
March 30 Good Friday Federal
April 2 Easter Monday Federal
May 21 Victoria Day Provincial
July 1 Canada Day Federal
August 6 Civic Holiday Provincial
September 3 Labour Day Federal
October 8 Thanksgiving Day Provincial
December 25 Christmas Day Federal
December 26 Boxing Day Provincial

How to Use This Calculator

Using this calculator is simple:

  1. Select the year 2018 from the dropdown menu in the calculator panel.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to generate the list of holidays.
  3. The results will appear below the calculator showing all public holidays for 2018.
  4. Use the chart to visualize the holiday distribution throughout the year.

The calculator provides a clear, organized view of all Ontario public holidays for 2018, helping you plan your schedule accordingly.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Checking a Specific Holiday

If you need to verify whether a specific date is a public holiday, you can:

  1. Calculate the holidays for 2018 using the calculator.
  2. Scroll through the results to find your date of interest.
  3. Note whether the date appears in the list and its corresponding holiday name.

Example 2: Planning Around Holidays

For business planning or personal scheduling:

  1. Generate the 2018 holiday list.
  2. Use the chart to visualize when holidays cluster together.
  3. Plan your work or personal activities around these dates to avoid conflicts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all listed holidays observed in Ontario?
Yes, all holidays listed are official public holidays in Ontario for 2018, based on both federal and provincial legislation.
What if a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Are there any additional holidays not listed?
The table includes all statutory holidays. Some businesses may observe additional holidays, but these are not considered public holidays.
Can I use this information for planning purposes?
Yes, this information is accurate for 2018 and can be used for scheduling, business planning, and personal organization.
Where can I find official sources for this information?
For official sources, you can refer to the Ontario government website and the Canada government website.