Ontario stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
Ontario has 9 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is not on the paid list there. Dates below are worked out from the government's own rules. For how holiday pay works across Canada, readour stat holiday guide.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: Government of Ontario: Public holidays (page updated July 8, 2024). See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in Ontario?
Next paid stat holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 (42 days away).
Based on your device's date. Many businesses set their own hours, so call ahead.
Ontario stat holidays in 2026
9 paid holidays. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 (weekend) |
Remembrance Day and the civic holiday are not public holidays in Ontario.
Ontario stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
- Family Day
Monday, February 16
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday
Friday, April 3
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12
November
No paid stat holiday.
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25 - Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, on a weekend
Ontario stat holidays in 2027
6 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
- Family Day
Monday, February 15
March
- Good Friday
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 24
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11
November
No paid stat holiday.
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend - Boxing Day
Sunday, December 26, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in Ontario
If you are off: Your regular wages from the 4 work weeks before the holiday, plus any vacation pay owed for that time, divided by 20.
If you work: Holiday pay plus 1.5 times your regular rate for the hours worked, or your regular wages for those hours plus a substitute day off with holiday pay. Either choice needs a written or electronic agreement.
Who qualifies: You usually need to work your last scheduled day before and your first scheduled day after the holiday, unless you have a good reason.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in Ontario
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in Ontario?
No. It is not on the paid holiday list here, though banks and federal offices generally close, and some employers give the day.
| Place | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Banks | Banks are federally regulated, so they generally follow the federal holiday list, which includes Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. Branch hours can differ, so check yours. |
| Ontario government offices | Generally closed on the 9 paid holidays in the table above. |
| Schools and child care | Calendars are set by each school board or centre, so check yours. |
| Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants | Set by each business. Many open with shorter hours, some close. Check the store's own page or call. |
| Malls and big retailers | Set by each mall and each store. Hours often change around Christmas and New Year. |
| Hospitals and emergency care | Emergency departments stay open every day. Clinics and walk-in hours often change. |
| Mail and courier | Check Canada Post and your courier for their holiday schedule. |
| Public transit | Many systems run a Sunday or holiday schedule. Check your local transit agency. |
These are general patterns, not rules. Opening hours are set by each business. Some provinces have their own rules on retail hours, so check the provincial labour page linked in the sources.
Stat holidays in other provinces and territories
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Questions people ask
How many stat holidays does Ontario have?
Ontario has 9 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
It is not on the paid list in Ontario. Check the note on this page and ask your employer.
What is the next stat holiday in Ontario?
The list for 2026 starts at the top of this page, and the card at the top shows the next one based on today's date.
Are stores open on stat holidays in Ontario?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.