Stat Holiday Calculator Ontario 2015

This calculator helps you determine the dates of Ontario's statutory holidays for the year 2015. Statutory holidays are public holidays observed in Ontario, Canada. The calculator accounts for the rules governing these holidays, including fixed dates and those that fall on specific days of the week.

How to Use This Calculator

Using this calculator is simple:

Select the holiday you want to check from the dropdown menu.
Click the "Calculate" button to see the date of the holiday in 2015.
Review the result and any additional information provided.

The calculator will display the date of the selected holiday for 2015, along with any relevant notes or exceptions.

Ontario Statutory Holiday Rules

Ontario has several statutory holidays, some of which have fixed dates and others that are determined by specific days of the week. Here are the rules for calculating the dates of these holidays:

New Year's Day: January 1st. If this falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Family Day: The third Monday in February.
Good Friday: The Friday before Easter Sunday.
Victoria Day: The Monday on or before May 24th.
Canada Day: July 1st. If this falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Civic Holiday: The first Monday in August.
Labour Day: The first Monday in September.
Thanksgiving: The second Monday in October.
Christmas Day: December 25th. If this falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Boxing Day: December 26th. If Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, Boxing Day is observed on December 28th.

Note

These rules may vary slightly depending on the specific year and the day of the week on which certain holidays fall.

2015 Ontario Statutory Holidays

Here are the dates for Ontario's statutory holidays in 2015, calculated according to the rules above:

Holiday	Date	Notes
New Year's Day	January 1, 2015	Observed on Wednesday
Family Day	February 16, 2015	Third Monday in February
Good Friday	April 3, 2015	Friday before Easter Sunday
Victoria Day	May 18, 2015	Monday on or before May 24
Canada Day	July 1, 2015	Observed on Wednesday
Civic Holiday	August 3, 2015	First Monday in August
Labour Day	September 7, 2015	First Monday in September
Thanksgiving	October 12, 2015	Second Monday in October
Christmas Day	December 25, 2015	Observed on Friday
Boxing Day	December 28, 2015	Observed on Monday

How the Dates Were Calculated

The dates for Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving were determined by finding the appropriate Monday in their respective months. For holidays that fall on a Sunday, the date was adjusted to the following Monday. Good Friday's date was calculated based on the date of Easter Sunday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ontario's statutory holidays?

Ontario's statutory holidays are public holidays observed throughout the province. These include holidays like New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

How are the dates for these holidays determined?

The dates for most statutory holidays are fixed, but some are determined by specific days of the week. For example, Family Day is always the third Monday in February, while Victoria Day is the Monday on or before May 24th.

Do all statutory holidays have the same date every year?

No, some statutory holidays have fixed dates, while others change based on the day of the week they fall on. For example, New Year's Day is always January 1st, but if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

Are statutory holidays the same across Canada?

No, while some statutory holidays like New Year's Day, Canada Day, and Christmas Day are observed nationwide, others like Family Day and Civic Holiday may have different dates or names in different provinces.