Ontario Public Holidays 2013

Questions people ask about Ontario 2013

When is Thanksgiving 2013 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2013 is Monday, Oct 14 — 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 5, 2013 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 2013?

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays in 2013: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 18), Good Friday (Mar 29), Victoria Day (May 20), Canada Day (Jul 1), Civic Holiday (Aug 5), Labour Day (Sep 2), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 14), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2013?

8 long weekends: Feb 16–18 (Family Day); Mar 29–31 (Good Friday); May 18–20 (Victoria Day); Jun 29 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Aug 3–5 (Civic Holiday); Aug 31 – Sep 2 (Labour Day); Sep 28–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 12–14 (Thanksgiving).

How can I turn 2013 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2013 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Dec 27) for 5 days in a row, Dec 25–29 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 23, Tue Dec 24) for 6 days in a row, Dec 21–26 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 30, Tue Dec 31) for 5 days in a row, Dec 28 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2013?

Christmas Day 2013 is Wed, Dec 25.

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