Working Days Calculator Ontario

Calculate the number of working days between two dates in Ontario, accounting for weekends and statutory holidays. This tool helps businesses, project managers, and individuals plan schedules accurately.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your start date and end date to calculate the number of working days in Ontario. The calculator automatically excludes weekends and statutory holidays.

Note: This calculator uses the standard Ontario workweek (Monday to Friday) and follows the provincial holiday schedule.

Step-by-Step Guide

Select your start date using the date picker
Select your end date using the date picker
Click "Calculate" to see the results
Review the breakdown of working days, weekends, and holidays

Ontario Working Days Explained

In Ontario, the standard workweek consists of five days: Monday through Friday. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are considered non-working days. Additionally, several statutory holidays are observed when businesses and government offices close.

Formula: Working Days = Total Days - Weekends - Statutory Holidays

For example, if you have a project that starts on a Monday and ends on the following Friday, there are 5 working days (Monday to Friday). However, if the project spans a weekend, those days are excluded from the working day count.

Ontario Statutory Holidays

Ontario observes the following statutory holidays when businesses and government offices are closed:

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)
Remembrance Day (November 11)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Boxing Day (December 26)

These holidays are automatically excluded from the working day count when using this calculator.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Simple Week

Start Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
End Date: Friday, January 5, 2024

Working Days: 5 (Monday to Friday)

Example 2: Week Spanning Weekend

Start Date: Friday, January 5, 2024
End Date: Friday, January 12, 2024

Working Days: 6 (Friday to Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)

Example 3: Including a Holiday

Start Date: Monday, February 12, 2024 (Family Day)
End Date: Friday, February 16, 2024

Working Days: 4 (Monday to Friday, excluding Family Day)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the calculator determine which days are holidays?

The calculator uses the standard Ontario holiday schedule, which includes fixed-date holidays and floating holidays like Family Day and Victoria Day. These dates are calculated based on the year you select.

Can I customize which days are considered weekends?

No, this calculator uses the standard Ontario workweek (Monday to Friday). If you need to adjust weekend days, you would need to manually subtract those days from the result.

Does this calculator account for company-specific holidays?

No, this calculator only accounts for statutory holidays observed by businesses and government offices in Ontario. Company-specific holidays would need to be added manually.

Is this calculator accurate for all years?

Yes, the calculator uses the standard holiday schedule and will work correctly for any year from 2000 to 2100. The floating holidays are calculated based on the selected year.