Ontario Statutory Holidays 2027
If you work in Ontario, you are entitled to 9 paid statutory holidays in 2027. Boxing Day is a public holiday in Ontario, but Remembrance Day and the August Civic Holiday are not. This page lists each 2027 holiday, explains who qualifies for holiday pay, and covers what happens if you work on a holiday or it falls on a weekend.
Ontario Statutory Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Family Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Good Friday | Statutory (paid) holiday. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. | |
| Victoria Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Canada Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Civic Holiday | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Labour Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Remembrance Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Boxing Day | Statutory (paid) holiday |
Who Qualifies for Stat Holiday Pay in Ontario?
Most employees in Ontario qualify, including many part-time workers. Eligibility rules usually look at how long you have worked for your employer and whether you worked your last scheduled shift before and first scheduled shift after the holiday. Some industries and job types have special rules or exemptions.
Working on a Statutory Holiday
If you work on a statutory holiday, you are usually entitled to premium pay for the hours worked, commonly 1.5 times your regular rate, plus your holiday pay. Depending on the rules and your employer, you may receive regular pay plus a substitute day off instead.
Christmas and Boxing Day 2027 Fall on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day on a Sunday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees are generally entitled to a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay. Check the exact rule with Ontario’s employment standards office.
Federally Regulated Employees in Ontario
If you work for a federally regulated employer, such as a bank, airline, railway, telecom or the federal government, the Canada Labour Code applies instead of Ontario’s rules. Federal employees get 10 general holidays, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day.
Ontario Stat Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Ontario in 2027?
Ontario has 9 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Family Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Ontario?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Victoria Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Ontario?
No. Civic Holiday is observed in Ontario, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Ontario?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
No. Remembrance Day is observed in Ontario, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Boxing Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Ontario. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. Because it falls on a Sunday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Boxing Day.
Statutory Holidays 2027 in Other Provinces
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
