Ontario Public Holidays 2018

Questions people ask about Ontario 2018

When is Thanksgiving 2018 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2018 is Monday, Oct 8 — 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 6, 2018 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 2018?

Ontario has 11 statutory holidays in 2018: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 19), Good Friday (Mar 30), Victoria Day (May 21), Canada Day (Jul 1), Civic Holiday (Aug 6), Labour Day (Sep 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 8), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2018?

7 long weekends: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (Family Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Aug 4–6 (Civic Holiday); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving).

How can I turn 2018 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2018 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 5 days in a row, Dec 22–26 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Dec 27, Fri Dec 28) for 6 days in a row, Dec 25–30 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2018?

Christmas Day 2018 is Tue, Dec 25.

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