Family Day 2012
Do you get the day off?
CA-AB, CA-ON, CA-SKCA-BC: Mon, Feb 13(passed)
Federally regulated jobsBanks, airlines, telecoms, federal offices — off nationwide
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- The date, and why
- Family Day 2012 in Ontario, AB, SK, and NB falls on Monday, February 20 — the third Monday of February. This creates a 3-day long weekend (February 18–February 20). British Columbia observes Family Day on Monday, February 13 — the second Monday of February.
- What kind of holiday
- Family Day is a provincial statutory holiday under Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA). It was introduced in Ontario in 2008 to provide a mid-winter break.
- Where it counts as statutory
- Regional. Family Day is statutory in AB, BC, NB, ON, and SK. It is NOT a federal statutory holiday, so federal employees may not automatically receive it off. Nova Scotia observes Heritage Day on the same date.
- Long weekend
- February 2012 calendar (ON/AB/SK/NB): Sat Feb 18 – Sun Feb 19 – Mon Feb 20 (Family Day). BC Family Day is Monday, Feb 13.
- What closes
- Provincial government offices, banks, and schools close in Ontario. Many retail businesses remain open but must pay employees public holiday pay. Federal offices (Service Canada, passport offices) may remain open.
- Where the name comes from
- Family Day is designed to give families an opportunity to spend time together in mid-winter. Many communities host free family-oriented events at recreation centers, museums, and skating rinks.