Statutory Holidays Ontario 2018 Calculator

Ontario's statutory holidays are public holidays observed throughout the province. These holidays are mandated by provincial law and provide employees with paid time off. This calculator helps you determine which days are statutory holidays in Ontario for the year 2018.

What are Statutory Holidays in Ontario?

Statutory holidays in Ontario are days designated by law that provide employees with paid time off. These holidays are based on federal and provincial legislation and are observed throughout the province. Employees are entitled to paid time off on these days, and many businesses close for the day.

Types of Statutory Holidays

There are two main types of statutory holidays in Ontario:

Fixed-date holidays: These holidays occur on the same date each year. Examples include New Year's Day, Canada Day, and Christmas Day.
Floating holidays: These holidays occur on different dates each year, based on a specific rule. Examples include Family Day and Victoria Day.

Legal Requirements

Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, employers in Ontario must provide employees with paid time off on statutory holidays. Employees are entitled to at least one day's pay for each statutory holiday they work.

Note: Some employers may choose to pay employees for statutory holidays even if they are not required to do so by law. It is always a good idea to check your employment contract or ask your employer about their holiday pay policy.

2018 Statutory Holiday List

The following table lists all statutory holidays in Ontario for the year 2018, including both fixed-date and floating holidays.

Holiday	Date	Type
New Year's Day	January 1, 2018	Fixed-date
Family Day	February 19, 2018	Floating
Good Friday	March 30, 2018	Floating
Victoria Day	May 21, 2018	Floating
Canada Day	July 1, 2018	Fixed-date
Civic Holiday	August 6, 2018	Fixed-date
Labour Day	September 3, 2018	Floating
Thanksgiving Day	October 8, 2018	Floating
Remembrance Day	November 11, 2018	Fixed-date
Christmas Day	December 25, 2018	Fixed-date
Boxing Day	December 26, 2018	Fixed-date

How to Calculate Floating Holidays

Floating holidays are calculated based on specific rules. Here's how each floating holiday is determined:

Family Day: The third Monday in February
Good Friday: The Friday before Easter Sunday
Victoria Day: The Monday on or before May 24
Labour Day: The first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day: The second Monday in October

Formula for Victoria Day: The Monday on or before May 24

This means that Victoria Day is always observed on the last Monday in May, unless May 24 falls on a Monday, in which case it is observed on May 24.

How to Use This Calculator

This calculator allows you to determine which days are statutory holidays in Ontario for the year 2018. Simply select the month and day from the dropdown menus, and the calculator will tell you if it is a statutory holiday.

Steps to Use the Calculator

Select the month from the dropdown menu.
Select the day from the dropdown menu.
Click the "Calculate" button to determine if the selected date is a statutory holiday.
View the result to see if the date is a statutory holiday.

Example Calculation

Let's say you want to check if May 21, 2018, is a statutory holiday. Here's how you would use the calculator:

Select "May" from the month dropdown menu.
Select "21" from the day dropdown menu.
Click the "Calculate" button.
The result will show that May 21, 2018, is Victoria Day, a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the statutory holidays in Ontario for 2018?

The statutory holidays in Ontario for 2018 are New Year's Day (January 1), Family Day (February 19), Good Friday (March 30), Victoria Day (May 21), Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (August 6), Labour Day (September 3), Thanksgiving Day (October 8), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day (December 25), and Boxing Day (December 26).

Are statutory holidays paid in Ontario?

Yes, employees in Ontario are entitled to paid time off on statutory holidays under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Employers must provide employees with at least one day's pay for each statutory holiday they work.

Can employers choose not to pay for statutory holidays?

While employers are required to provide employees with paid time off on statutory holidays, some employers may choose to pay employees for statutory holidays even if they are not required to do so by law. It is always a good idea to check your employment contract or ask your employer about their holiday pay policy.

Are statutory holidays the same as public holidays?

Yes, statutory holidays are considered public holidays in Ontario. Public holidays are days when many businesses and government offices close, and employees are entitled to paid time off.

How are floating holidays calculated?

Floating holidays are calculated based on specific rules. For example, Victoria Day is the Monday on or before May 24, Labour Day is the first Monday in September, and Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October.