Ontario Stat Holidays 2026
There are 9 stat holidays in Ontario in 2026, and 8 of them fall on a weekday.
Next stat holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026 · 45 days away
As of November 10, 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All Ontario stat holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Next |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day Falls on a Saturday |
2026 at a glance
Stat Holidays
9
On a weekday
8
Working days
253
Long weekends
6
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2026 minus the 8 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Ontario in 2026
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 14, 2026 to Monday, February 16, 2026 (Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, April 3, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 16, 2026 to Monday, May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 5, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, December 25, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a public holiday falls on a day that is not ordinarily a working day for an employee, the employee gets a substitute day off with public holiday pay, or, if they agree electronically or in writing, public holiday pay without the day off.
Not stat holidays in Ontario
- Civic Holiday (first Monday in August)
- Easter Monday
- Remembrance Day
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Good to know
- Ontario has 9 public holidays under the Employment Standards Act. Many employers also give the Civic Holiday in August or Easter Monday, but the Act does not require it.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2026
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 11 | 250 |
| Alberta | 9 | 252 |
| Quebec | 8 | 253 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 252 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 251 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 255 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 253 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 255 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 253 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 250 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 252 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Ontario in 2026?
There are 9 stat holidays in Ontario in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next stat holiday in Ontario?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026, 45 days away (as of November 10, 2026).
How many working days are there in Ontario in 2026?
253. 2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 8 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 253. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Ontario?
When a public holiday falls on a day that is not ordinarily a working day for an employee, the employee gets a substitute day off with public holiday pay, or, if they agree electronically or in writing, public holiday pay without the day off.
Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Civic Holiday (first Monday in August) is not one of the stat holidays in Ontario, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.