Statutory Holidays Ontario 2023 Calculator

What are statutory holidays?

Statutory holidays, also known as public holidays, are days when most businesses and government offices are closed, and employees are entitled to paid time off. These holidays are established by law and are observed consistently across Ontario.

Statutory holidays serve several important purposes:

• Provide employees with paid time off to rest and recharge
• Encourage community bonding and celebration
• Support cultural and religious traditions
• Help businesses manage workloads during slower periods

In Ontario, statutory holidays are determined by the Holidays Act, which outlines the specific dates and purposes of each holiday.

Ontario statutory holidays 2023

For 2023, Ontario observes the following statutory holidays:

Note that some holidays fall on weekends and are observed on the nearest weekday. This is common practice to ensure employees receive their paid time off.

How to use this calculator

This calculator helps you quickly find out which days are statutory holidays in Ontario for 2023. Here's how to use it:

1. Select the year (2023 is pre-selected)
2. Click "Calculate" to see the complete list of holidays
3. Review the holiday schedule and notes
4. Use the "Reset" button to clear your selections

The calculator provides the official dates for each statutory holiday, including any observed dates when holidays fall on weekends.

Holiday schedule

The statutory holiday schedule for 2023 in Ontario is as follows:

This schedule shows both the official holiday dates and any observed dates when holidays fall on weekends.