Ontario Public Holidays 2015

Questions people ask about Ontario 2015

When is Thanksgiving 2015 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2015 is Monday, Oct 12 — 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 3, 2015 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 2015?

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays in 2015: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Civic Holiday (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2015?

7 long weekends: Feb 14–16 (Family Day); Apr 3–5 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 1–3 (Civic Holiday); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2015 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2015 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2015?

Christmas Day 2015 is Fri, Dec 25.

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