Ontario Stat Holidays Calculator

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays each year. This calculator helps you determine which days are public holidays in Ontario for any given year. Simply enter the year you're interested in, and the calculator will display all the official public holidays in Ontario for that year.

How to Use This Calculator

Using the Ontario Stat Holidays Calculator is simple:

Enter the year you want to check in the "Year" field.
Click the "Calculate" button.
The calculator will display all Ontario statutory holidays for that year.
You can also view the holidays in a chart format.

The calculator uses the official dates established by the Government of Ontario. These dates are based on fixed dates and calculated dates like the third Monday in February for Family Day.

Ontario Statutory Holidays

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays each year. These holidays are observed by most government offices, schools, and businesses across the province. The holidays are:

New Year's Day - January 1
Family Day - Third Monday in February
Good Friday - Friday before Easter Sunday
Victoria Day - Monday on or before May 24
Canada Day - July 1
Civic Holiday - First Monday in August
Labour Day - First Monday in September
Thanksgiving - Second Monday in October
Remembrance Day - November 11
Christmas Day - December 25
Boxing Day - December 26

Some of these holidays are fixed dates, while others are calculated based on specific rules. For example, Family Day is always the third Monday in February, while Good Friday moves each year based on the lunar calendar.

Formula Used

The calculator uses the following formulas to determine the dates of the statutory holidays:

// Fixed date holidays New Year's Day = January 1 Canada Day = July 1 Remembrance Day = November 11 Christmas Day = December 25 Boxing Day = December 26 // Calculated date holidays Family Day = Third Monday in February Good Friday = Friday before Easter Sunday Victoria Day = Monday on or before May 24 Civic Holiday = First Monday in August Labour Day = First Monday in September Thanksgiving = Second Monday in October

The calculator uses the Meeus/Jones/Butcher algorithm to calculate Easter Sunday for any given year, which is then used to determine Good Friday.

Worked Examples

Example 1: 2024 Holidays

For the year 2024, the Ontario statutory holidays are:

New Year's Day - January 1, 2024 (Monday)
Family Day - February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Good Friday - March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Victoria Day - May 20, 2024 (Monday)
Canada Day - July 1, 2024 (Monday)
Civic Holiday - August 5, 2024 (Monday)
Labour Day - September 2, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving - October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Remembrance Day - November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Christmas Day - December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
Boxing Day - December 26, 2024 (Thursday)

Example 2: 2025 Holidays

For the year 2025, the Ontario statutory holidays are:

New Year's Day - January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
Family Day - February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Good Friday - April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Victoria Day - May 19, 2025 (Monday)
Canada Day - July 1, 2025 (Tuesday)
Civic Holiday - August 4, 2025 (Monday)
Labour Day - September 1, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving - October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Remembrance Day - November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Christmas Day - December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Boxing Day - December 26, 2025 (Friday)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ontario's statutory holidays?: Ontario has 11 statutory holidays each year, including New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Are all statutory holidays observed on the same date every year?: No, some holidays are fixed dates (like New Year's Day and Canada Day), while others are calculated dates (like Family Day and Good Friday). The dates for these holidays change each year.
Do all businesses and organizations observe Ontario's statutory holidays?: Most government offices, schools, and businesses observe Ontario's statutory holidays. However, some private companies may choose to observe different holidays or have different policies.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?: Yes, Remembrance Day on November 11 is a statutory holiday in Ontario. It is observed as a day of remembrance and reflection.
Are there any other holidays besides the statutory holidays in Ontario?: Yes, there are other holidays and observances in Ontario, but they are not statutory holidays. These may include holidays specific to certain industries or cultural events.