Stat Holidays Ontario 2025 Calculator
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Ontario's statutory holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. These holidays are determined by provincial law and typically include fixed dates as well as floating holidays that change each year. This calculator helps you determine the exact dates for Ontario's statutory holidays in 2025.
What are Stat Holidays in Ontario?
Statutory holidays in Ontario are public holidays that are legally recognized and observed by most businesses, government offices, and schools. These holidays are designed to provide employees with time off to celebrate cultural, religious, or historical events.
Ontario has both fixed-date holidays and floating holidays. Fixed-date holidays occur on the same calendar date each year, while floating holidays are based on specific rules, such as the first Monday of a month or the Monday following a specific date.
Note: Some businesses may choose to observe statutory holidays on different days or may be closed for other reasons, but the dates calculated by this tool represent the legally recognized statutory holidays in Ontario.
Ontario Stat Holidays 2025
For 2025, Ontario's statutory holidays are as follows:
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Fixed |
| Family Day | February 17, 2025 | Floating (3rd Monday in February) |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Floating (Easter-related) |
| Victoria Day | May 19, 2025 | Floating (Monday before May 25) |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2025 | Fixed |
| Civic Holiday | August 5, 2025 | Floating (First Monday in August) |
| Labour Day | September 1, 2025 | Fixed |
| Thanksgiving | October 13, 2025 | Floating (Second Monday in October) |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Fixed |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Fixed |
These dates are based on the provincial legislation and may be subject to change if there are amendments to the law. The calculator on this page can help you verify the exact dates for any given year.
How to Calculate Stat Holidays
Calculating statutory holidays involves understanding both fixed dates and floating holidays. Fixed holidays are straightforward, as they occur on the same date each year. Floating holidays, however, require specific rules to determine their exact date.
Fixed Holidays
Fixed holidays in Ontario include:
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Canada Day (July 1)
- Labour Day (September 1)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)
Floating Holidays
Floating holidays are calculated based on specific rules:
- Family Day: The third Monday in February
- Good Friday: The Friday before Easter Sunday
- Victoria Day: The Monday before May 25
- Civic Holiday: The first Monday in August
- Thanksgiving: The second Monday in October
Formula for Floating Holidays
To calculate floating holidays, you need to determine the specific day of the week and then apply the relevant rule. For example, to find Victoria Day:
- Identify May 25
- Count backward to the previous Monday
- That Monday is Victoria Day
Example Calculation
Let's calculate Victoria Day for 2025:
- May 25, 2025, is a Sunday
- The previous Monday is May 19, 2025
- Therefore, Victoria Day in 2025 is May 19
This method ensures that you can accurately determine the dates of floating holidays for any given year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the statutory holidays in Ontario?
Ontario's statutory holidays include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Are all statutory holidays observed by businesses?
Most businesses and government offices are closed on statutory holidays, but some may choose to observe them on different days or may be closed for other reasons.
How are floating holidays calculated?
Floating holidays are calculated based on specific rules, such as the first Monday of a month or the Monday before a specific date. The calculator on this page can help you determine the exact dates.
Are statutory holidays the same every year?
Fixed-date holidays occur on the same date each year, while floating holidays change each year based on specific rules.
Where can I find official information about Ontario's statutory holidays?
You can find official information about Ontario's statutory holidays on the Government of Ontario website.