Ontario Public Holidays 2008

Questions people ask about Ontario 2008

When is Thanksgiving 2008 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2008 is Monday, Oct 13 — the second Monday of October. It is one of Ontario's 9 public holidays under the Employment Standards Act.

Is the Civic Holiday on Aug 4, 2008 a statutory holiday in Ontario?

No. Ontario's Employment Standards Act lists nine public holidays and the Civic Holiday is not one of them. Many municipalities and employers close anyway, but there is no statutory entitlement to the day or to premium pay.

How many statutory holidays does Ontario have in 2008?

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays in 2008: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 18), Good Friday (Mar 21), Victoria Day (May 19), Canada Day (Jul 1), Civic Holiday (Aug 4), Labour Day (Sep 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 13), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2008?

7 long weekends: Feb 16–18 (Family Day); Mar 21–23 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Civic Holiday); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day).

How can I turn 2008 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Sep 29) for 4 days in a row, Sep 27–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Take 3 days off (Mon Dec 22, Tue Dec 23, Wed Dec 24) for 9 days in a row, Dec 20–28 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2008?

Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.

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