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Ontario Holidays 2018 Calculator

Reviewed by Calculator Editorial Team

This Ontario Holidays 2018 Calculator provides accurate dates for all provincial holidays in Ontario for the year 2018. Whether you need to plan work schedules, personal events, or business operations, this tool helps you stay informed about Ontario's official holidays.

How to Use This Calculator

Using this calculator is simple. Follow these steps:

  1. Select the holiday you're interested in from the dropdown menu in the calculator panel.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to see the date of the selected holiday for 2018.
  3. Review the result and any additional information provided.

The calculator will display the exact date of the selected holiday in 2018, along with any relevant notes or observations.

Ontario Holiday Dates 2018

Ontario has several official holidays throughout the year. Here are the dates for 2018:

Holiday Date Notes
New Year's Day January 1, 2018 Observed on Monday if January 1 falls on a weekend.
Family Day February 19, 2018 Third Monday in February.
Good Friday April 6, 2018 Date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.
Victoria Day May 21, 2018 Monday before May 25.
Canada Day July 1, 2018 Observed on Monday if July 1 falls on a weekend.
Civic Holiday August 6, 2018 First Monday in August.
Labour Day September 3, 2018 First Monday in September.
Thanksgiving October 8, 2018 Second Monday in October.
Christmas Day December 25, 2018 Observed on Monday if December 25 falls on a weekend.
Boxing Day December 26, 2018 Day after Christmas Day.

These dates are based on the official Ontario holiday schedule for 2018. Some holidays may be observed on different dates if they fall on weekends.

How These Dates Are Calculated

The dates for Ontario holidays are determined by a combination of fixed dates and variable dates based on specific criteria. Here's how each holiday date is calculated:

  • New Year's Day: January 1. Observed on Monday if January 1 falls on a weekend.
  • Family Day: Third Monday in February.
  • Good Friday: Date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.
  • Victoria Day: Monday before May 25.
  • Canada Day: July 1. Observed on Monday if July 1 falls on a weekend.
  • Civic Holiday: First Monday in August.
  • Labour Day: First Monday in September.
  • Thanksgiving: Second Monday in October.
  • Christmas Day: December 25. Observed on Monday if December 25 falls on a weekend.
  • Boxing Day: December 26.

Formula for Variable Holidays:

For holidays that fall on a specific day of the week in a given month (e.g., Family Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving), the date is calculated as follows:

  1. Identify the target day of the week (e.g., Monday) and the target week (e.g., third Monday).
  2. Calculate the date of the first occurrence of the target day in the specified month.
  3. Add the appropriate number of weeks to find the final date.

For holidays that are based on a fixed date but may be observed on a different day if they fall on a weekend (e.g., New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas Day), the following rules apply:

  • If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday.
  • If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

Examples and Scenarios

Let's look at a few examples to illustrate how the holiday dates are determined:

Example 1: Family Day 2018

Family Day in 2018 is the third Monday in February. Here's how the date is calculated:

  1. February 1, 2018, is a Thursday.
  2. The first Monday in February is February 5, 2018.
  3. The second Monday is February 12, 2018.
  4. The third Monday is February 19, 2018.

Therefore, Family Day in 2018 is February 19.

Example 2: Victoria Day 2018

Victoria Day in 2018 is the Monday before May 25. Here's how the date is calculated:

  1. May 25, 2018, is a Friday.
  2. The Monday before May 25 is May 21, 2018.

Therefore, Victoria Day in 2018 is May 21.

Example 3: New Year's Day 2018

New Year's Day in 2018 is January 1, 2018, which is a Monday. Since it's not a weekend, it is observed on January 1.

However, if New Year's Day had fallen on a Saturday or Sunday, it would have been observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all Ontario holidays observed on the same dates every year?

No, some Ontario holidays are fixed dates, while others vary based on specific criteria. For example, Family Day is always the third Monday in February, but Victoria Day is always the Monday before May 25. Good Friday's date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.

What happens 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. This ensures that holidays are always observed on a weekday.

Are there any additional holidays in Ontario besides the ones listed?

The holidays listed in this calculator are the official provincial holidays in Ontario. There are no additional holidays that are observed as official holidays by the province.

Can I use this calculator for years other than 2018?

This calculator is specifically designed for Ontario holidays in 2018. For other years, you would need to use a calculator or reference that is specific to that year.