Ontario Public Holidays 2024

Questions people ask about Ontario 2024

When is Thanksgiving 2024 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2024 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, 2024 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 2024?

Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2024: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 19), Good Friday (Mar 29), Victoria Day (May 20), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 2), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 14), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Civic Holiday (Aug 5), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2024?

9 long weekends: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (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 Day).

How can I turn 2024 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2024 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 2024?

Christmas Day 2024 is Wed, Dec 25. Boxing Day is Thu, Dec 26.

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