Ontario Public Holidays 2028

Questions people ask about Ontario 2028

When is Thanksgiving 2028 in Ontario?

Ontario Thanksgiving 2028 is Monday, Oct 9 — 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 7, 2028 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 2028?

Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 3), Family Day (Feb 21), Good Friday (Apr 14), Victoria Day (May 22), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 4), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 9), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Civic Holiday (Aug 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Oct 2).

What are the long weekends in Ontario in 2028?

9 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 19–21 (Family Day); Apr 14–16 (Good Friday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Civic Holiday); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2028 holidays in Ontario into longer breaks?

Based on Ontario's 2028 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Ontario in 2028?

Christmas Day 2028 is Mon, Dec 25. Boxing Day is Tue, Dec 26.

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