Statutory holiday dates · Ontario
Ontario 2026 holiday dates.
Ontario's nine Employment Standards Act public holidays, with the actual 2026 calendar date and day of week for each — not a pay calculation, just the dates.
Ontario's next 2026 public holiday is Family Day, Monday, February 16. The full nine: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Ontario's 9 statutory holidays in 2026
| Holiday | 2026 date |
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What's not on this list
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September) and Remembrance Day (11 November) are federal observances but are not Ontario public holidays, and neither is the August civic holiday, Easter Sunday or Easter Monday.
Source, last verified 29 September 2026: ontario.ca — Your guide to the Employment Standards Act: Public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ontario have in 2026?
Nine: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 7), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Christmas Day (Dec 25) and Boxing Day (Dec 26).
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a public holiday in Ontario?
No. Ontario has not added September 30 to its Employment Standards Act public holiday list, unlike BC, Manitoba, PEI and the three territories.
Dates only — not a pay calculation
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