Statutory Holiday Calculator Ontario

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays each year. This calculator helps you determine the exact dates of these holidays for any given year, including the floating holidays that change each year. Whether you're an employer planning schedules or an employee preparing for time off, this tool provides the official dates you need.

How to Use This Calculator

Using the statutory holiday calculator is simple:

Enter the year you want to check (default is current year)
Click "Calculate" to generate the holiday dates
Review the results and chart showing all holidays
Use the "Reset" button to start over

The calculator will display all 11 statutory holidays for the specified year, including the floating holidays that are calculated based on specific rules each year.

Ontario Statutory Holidays 2024

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays each year. These holidays are observed by most government employees and many private sector employers. The dates for these holidays are determined by:

Fixed dates that occur on the same calendar day each year
Floating holidays that are calculated based on specific rules

Note: Some employers may observe additional holidays or observe holidays on different days. Always check your specific employment contract for details.

Fixed Date Holidays

These holidays occur on the same date each year:

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

Floating Holidays

These holidays are calculated based on specific rules:

Family Day - Third Monday in February
Good Friday - Friday before Easter Sunday
Victoria Day - Monday before May 25
Labour Day - First Monday in September
Thanksgiving - Second Monday in October

The exact dates for these floating holidays change each year based on the rules specified by the Ontario government.

How These Dates Are Calculated

The dates for Ontario's statutory holidays are determined by specific rules for each holiday. Here's how each holiday date is calculated:

Family Day = Third Monday in February Good Friday = Friday before Easter Sunday Victoria Day = Monday before May 25 Labour Day = First Monday in September Thanksgiving = Second Monday in October

For the floating holidays, the calculator uses these specific rules to determine the exact date for each year. The calculation involves:

Determining the date of Easter Sunday for the given year
Counting the appropriate number of days before or after Easter Sunday
Finding the nearest Monday to the calculated date

This method ensures that the floating holidays always fall on the correct day of the week each year.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Calculating Family Day 2024

Family Day is the third Monday in February. For 2024:

February has 29 days (2024 is a leap year)
The first Monday in February is February 5
The second Monday is February 12
The third Monday is February 19

Therefore, Family Day in 2024 is February 19.

Example 2: Calculating Victoria Day 2024

Victoria Day is the Monday before May 25. For 2024:

May 25, 2024 is a Saturday
The previous Monday is May 20

Therefore, Victoria Day in 2024 is May 20.

Example 3: Calculating Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October. For 2024:

The first Monday in October is October 7
The second Monday is October 14

Therefore, Thanksgiving in 2024 is October 14.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many statutory holidays does Ontario have?: Ontario has 11 statutory holidays each year.
Are all statutory holidays observed by all employers?: No, while most government employees and many private sector employers observe the statutory holidays, some employers may have different policies.
How are floating holidays calculated?: Floating holidays are calculated based on specific rules that determine the exact date each year, often based on Easter Sunday or specific days of the week.
Can employers change the dates of statutory holidays?: In most cases, employers cannot change the dates of statutory holidays, but they may observe additional holidays or observe holidays on different days.
Where can I find official information about Ontario's statutory holidays?: You can find official information about Ontario's statutory holidays on the Ontario government website.