Ontario holidays 2026
Ontario has 9 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays and 1 Ontario-specific holiday, plus 1 optional or partial-staffing day. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Statutory holidays observed in Ontario
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | Mon, Dec 28 | One of Ontario's nine ESA public holidays |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Ontario
Public holidays in Ontario that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day Provincial holiday | — | Since 2008 |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Ontario recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday Provincial holiday | — | Not a public holiday under the ESA; municipal, provincial and federal offices, banks and most businesses close. Known locally as Simcoe Day (Toronto), Colonel By Day (Ottawa), John Galt Day (Guelph), Peter Robinson Day (Peterborough), etc. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a public holiday under the ESA |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Not a public holiday under the ESA; observed in schools and by many employers |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a public holiday under the ESA; federal offices, banks and schools mark it, most businesses stay open |
Long weekends in Ontario, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ontario have in 2026?
Ontario has 9 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays plus 1 Ontario-specific holiday (Family Day). One more day is an optional or partial-staffing holiday.
What is the next holiday in Ontario?
The next holiday in Ontario is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (53 days away).
Are Ontario holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Ontario observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Family Day. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.