Ontario Holidays 2026: Thanksgiving Oct 12

Questions people ask about Ontario 2026

When is Thanksgiving 2026 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2026 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, 2026 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 2026?

Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 7), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 28). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Civic Holiday (Aug 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2026?

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 Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).

How can I turn 2026 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 3 days off (Tue Dec 29, Wed Dec 30, Thu Dec 31) for 10 days in a row, Dec 25 – Jan 3 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + 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). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2026?

Christmas Day 2026 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day is Mon, Dec 28.

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