Ontario Public Holidays 2016

Questions people ask about Ontario 2016

When is Thanksgiving 2016 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2016 is Monday, Oct 10 — 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 1, 2016 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 2016?

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays in 2016: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 15), Good Friday (Mar 25), Victoria Day (May 23), Canada Day (Jul 1), Civic Holiday (Aug 1), Labour Day (Sep 5), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 10), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2016?

10 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13–15 (Family Day); Mar 25–27 (Good Friday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Jul 30 – Aug 1 (Civic Holiday); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving); Dec 24–26 (Boxing Day).

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2016?

Christmas Day 2016 is Sun, Dec 25.

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