Ontario Stat Holidays 2027
There are 9 stat holidays in Ontario in 2027, and 7 of them fall on a weekday.
All Ontario stat holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Family Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Falls on a Saturday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day Falls on a Sunday |
2027 at a glance
Stat Holidays
9
On a weekday
7
Working days
254
Long weekends
6
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 7 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 2027
- 3 days off: Friday, January 1, 2027 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 13, 2027 to Monday, February 15, 2027 (Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, March 26, 2027 to Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 22, 2027 to Monday, May 24, 2027 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 4, 2027 to Monday, September 6, 2027 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 9, 2027 to Monday, October 11, 2027 (Thanksgiving 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 2027
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 11 | 251 |
| Alberta | 9 | 253 |
| Quebec | 8 | 254 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 253 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 252 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 256 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 254 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 256 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 254 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 251 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 253 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Ontario in 2027?
There are 9 stat holidays in Ontario in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in Ontario in 2027?
254. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 7 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 254. 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.