Stat Holidays Ontario Calculator

This calculator helps you determine the dates of Ontario statutory holidays for any given year. Ontario has both federal and provincial holidays, and this tool will show you all the official days off work and school.

How to Use This Calculator

Using the calculator is simple:

Select the year you want to calculate holidays for from the dropdown menu.
Click the "Calculate" button to generate the holiday dates.
Review the results which will show you all statutory holidays for that year.
Optionally, view the holidays in a calendar format by clicking the "Show Calendar" button.

The calculator will automatically adjust for weekends when necessary, as most holidays are observed on the nearest business day if they fall on a weekend.

Types of Ontario Statutory Holidays

Ontario has several statutory holidays that are observed by most businesses and government offices. These include:

New Year's Day - January 1st
Family Day - Third Monday in February
Good Friday - Friday before Easter Sunday
Victoria Day - Monday before May 25th
Canada Day - July 1st
Labour Day - First Monday in September
Thanksgiving - Second Monday in October
Christmas Day - December 25th
Boxing Day - December 26th

Note: Some holidays may be observed on different dates if they fall on a weekend. The calculator accounts for these adjustments.

Calculation Method

The calculator uses the following method to determine holiday dates:

For fixed-date holidays (New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day), the date is simply January 1st, July 1st, December 25th, and December 26th respectively.
For floating holidays (Family Day, Victoria Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving), the calculator uses the following rules:
- Family Day is the third Monday in February
- Victoria Day is the Monday before May 25th
- Labour Day is the first Monday in September
- Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October
Good Friday is calculated based on the Easter date for the given year.
If any holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the nearest business day (Friday for Saturday, Monday for Sunday).

Formula for Easter Sunday: The calculator uses the Meeus/Jones/Butcher algorithm to calculate Easter Sunday for any given year.

Examples

Example 1: 2023 Holidays

For the year 2023, the statutory holidays are:

New Year's Day: January 1, 2023 (Sunday) - Observed on January 2, 2023 (Monday)
Family Day: February 20, 2023 (Monday)
Good Friday: April 7, 2023 (Friday)
Victoria Day: May 22, 2023 (Monday)
Canada Day: July 1, 2023 (Saturday) - Observed on July 3, 2023 (Monday)
Labour Day: September 4, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving: October 9, 2023 (Monday)
Christmas Day: December 25, 2023 (Monday)
Boxing Day: December 26, 2023 (Tuesday)

Example 2: 2024 Holidays

For the year 2024, the 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)
Labour Day: September 2, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving: October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Christmas Day: December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
Boxing Day: December 26, 2024 (Thursday)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ontario statutory holidays?: Ontario statutory holidays are official days when most businesses and government offices are closed. These holidays include both federal and provincial holidays.
Do all businesses observe these holidays?: Most businesses and government offices observe these holidays, but some may have different schedules. Always check with your specific employer or organization.
Are the holiday dates the same every year?: No, some holidays have fixed dates while others change each year. The calculator accounts for both fixed and floating holidays.
What if a holiday falls on a weekend?: The calculator automatically adjusts weekend holidays to the nearest business day (Friday for Saturday, Monday for Sunday).
Can I use this calculator for planning purposes?: Yes, this calculator is useful for planning vacations, business closures, or personal schedules around Ontario statutory holidays.