Stat Holidays Ontario 2022 Calculator

Ontario's statutory holidays are public holidays observed across the province. This calculator helps you determine which days are official holidays in 2022, including both fixed-date and floating holidays.

What are Statutory Holidays?

Statutory holidays, also known as public holidays, are days when most businesses and government offices in Ontario are closed. These holidays are established by provincial legislation and are observed consistently each year.

In Ontario, statutory holidays include both fixed-date holidays (like Christmas Day) and floating holidays that occur on different dates each year (like Victoria Day). The exact dates are determined by specific rules and sometimes by government proclamation.

Note: Some businesses may choose to observe additional holidays or observe holidays on different days, but statutory holidays are the legally recognized public holidays.

Ontario's 2022 Stat Holidays

For 2022, Ontario observes the following statutory holidays:

New Year's Day - January 1
Family Day - February 21 (Monday)
Good Friday - April 15
Victoria Day - May 23 (Monday)
Canada Day - July 1
Civic Holiday - August 1 (Monday)
Labour Day - September 5 (Monday)
Thanksgiving - October 10 (Monday)
Remembrance Day - November 11
Christmas Day - December 26
Boxing Day - December 27

The dates for floating holidays (Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving) are determined by specific rules each year. This calculator uses the 2022 dates as officially proclaimed.

Holiday dates are determined by: 1. Fixed dates (New Year's Day, Canada Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) 2. Government proclamations for floating holidays 3. Observance rules (e.g., moving to Monday if the holiday falls on a weekend)

How to Use This Calculator

This calculator helps you determine if a specific date in 2022 is a statutory holiday in Ontario. Simply enter a date, and the calculator will tell you whether it's a holiday and which holiday it is.

For example, if you enter May 23, 2022, the calculator will show that it's Victoria Day. If you enter a date that isn't a holiday, it will indicate that.

Note: This calculator uses the 2022 holiday dates as officially proclaimed. Dates may change in future years.

Holiday Observance Rules

Ontario has specific rules for observing statutory holidays:

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

For example, if New Year's Day falls on a Saturday in 2022, it would be observed on Friday, December 31, 2021. However, in 2022, New Year's Day falls on a Saturday, so it would be observed on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Observance rule: IF holiday_date is Saturday THEN observe on preceding Friday ELSE IF holiday_date is Sunday THEN observe on following Monday ELSE observe on holiday_date

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 11 statutory holidays in Ontario?

The 11 statutory holidays in Ontario are: 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 like Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving are floating holidays that occur on different dates each year based on specific rules.

What if a statutory 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 exceptions to the holiday observance rules?

Yes, some businesses may choose to observe additional holidays or observe holidays on different days, but statutory holidays are the legally recognized public holidays.

Where can I find the official proclamation of holiday dates?

Official holiday dates are proclaimed by the Ontario government. You can find the official proclamation on the Government of Ontario website.