SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     Ontario Stat Holidays 2027: Dates, Long Weekends & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2027/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 9 Ontario stat holidays for 2027 with dates, which days aren't statutory (Easter Monday and Remembrance Day), holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# Ontario Statutory Holidays 2027

Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2027, plus several more that many employers give.

Last updated on Nov 1, 2026.

## All 2027 holidays in Ontario

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Family Day | 2027-02-15 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Easter Monday | 2027-03-29 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Victoria Day | 2027-05-24 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Canada Day | 2027-07-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Civic Holiday | 2027-08-02 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Labour Day | 2027-09-06 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Thanksgiving | 2027-10-11 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Remembrance Day | 2027-11-11 | Thursday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | Saturday | Falls on a Saturday. Substitute day often Mon Dec 27 | Statutory | Required by law |
| Boxing Day | 2027-12-26 | Sunday | Falls on a Sunday. Substitute day often Tue Dec 28 | Statutory | Required by law |

## What employers need to know

**Who qualifies.** Full-time, part-time, permanent and term employees all qualify, no matter how recently they were hired. An employee loses the holiday entitlement only if, without reasonable cause, they miss all or part of their last scheduled day of work before the holiday or their first scheduled day after it. They also lose it if they skip a shift they agreed to work on the holiday, though most still get premium pay for any hours they do work.

**Holiday pay.** Add the employee's regular wages earned in the 4 work weeks before the week of the holiday to the vacation pay payable for that period, then divide by 20. Regular wages do not include overtime, vacation pay, public holiday pay or premium pay.

**Working on a holiday.** If an employee agrees in writing or electronically to work the holiday, they get regular wages for the hours worked plus a substitute day off with public holiday pay. If they also agree in writing, they can instead get public holiday pay plus premium pay (1.5 times their regular rate) for every hour worked, with no substitute day. The substitute day must fall within 3 months, or within 12 months if the employee agrees in writing, and the employer must give them a written statement of it before the holiday.

**Holidays that fall on a weekend.** If a public holiday falls on the employee's non-working day or during their vacation, they get a substitute day off with public holiday pay. If the employee agrees in writing or electronically, the employer can pay public holiday pay for the day instead, with no substitute day.

Full rules: Ontario leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/ontario/

## Maximize your PTO in 2027

These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Ontario. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 8 suggested PTO days and you get **33 days off across 8 breaks**, including 7 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.

- Take Friday, December 24 off to get a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
- Take Monday, January 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Friday, February 12 off to get a 4-day weekend from February 12 to 15 (Family Day).
- Take Thursday, March 25 off to get a 4-day weekend from March 25 to 28 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, May 21 off to get a 4-day weekend from May 21 to 24 (Victoria Day).
- Take Friday, July 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from July 1 to 4 (Canada Day).
- Take Friday, September 3 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 3 to 6 (Labour Day).
- Take Friday, October 8 off to get a 4-day weekend from October 8 to 11 (Thanksgiving).

## When Ontario teams take time off

The 5 weeks when the most Ontario employees using Vacation Tracker were off, compared with an average week.

- Dec 27 – Jan 2 (Week 52): 2.2× a normal week
- Aug 9 – 15 (Week 32): 2.2× a normal week
- Jul 5 – 11 (Week 27): 2.1× a normal week
- Dec 20 – 26 (Week 51): 1.9× a normal week
- Aug 2 – 8 (Week 31): 1.8× a normal week

## Compare provinces and territories

| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2027 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2027/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2027/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2027/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2027/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2027/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2027/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2027/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2027/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2027/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2027/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2027/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2027/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2027/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Ontario in 2027?
Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Family Day (Monday, February 15), Good Friday (Friday, March 26), Victoria Day (Monday, May 24), Canada Day (Thursday, July 1), Labour Day (Monday, September 6), Thanksgiving (Monday, October 11), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26). Easter Monday, Remembrance Day, Civic Holiday and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are not statutory in Ontario.


Q: Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Easter Monday isn't a statutory holiday in Ontario, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some employers give it anyway. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29.


Q: Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Remembrance Day isn't a statutory holiday in Ontario, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some employers give it anyway. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Civic Holiday isn't a statutory holiday in Ontario, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some employers give it anyway. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2.


Q: Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation isn't a statutory holiday in Ontario, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Ontario?
Add the employee's regular wages earned in the 4 work weeks before the week of the holiday to the vacation pay payable for that period, then divide by 20. Regular wages do not include overtime, vacation pay, public holiday pay or premium pay.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Ontario?
Full-time, part-time, permanent and term employees all qualify, no matter how recently they were hired. An employee loses the holiday entitlement only if, without reasonable cause, they miss all or part of their last scheduled day of work before the holiday or their first scheduled day after it. They also lose it if they skip a shift they agreed to work on the holiday, though most still get premium pay for any hours they do work.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Ontario?
If an employee agrees in writing or electronically to work the holiday, they get regular wages for the hours worked plus a substitute day off with public holiday pay. If they also agree in writing, they can instead get public holiday pay plus premium pay (1.5 times their regular rate) for every hour worked, with no substitute day. The substitute day must fall within 3 months, or within 12 months if the employee agrees in writing, and the employer must give them a written statement of it before the holiday.


Q: What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Ontario?
In 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day falls on a Sunday. If a public holiday falls on the employee's non-working day or during their vacation, they get a substitute day off with public holiday pay. If the employee agrees in writing or electronically, the employer can pay public holiday pay for the day instead, with no substitute day.


## Sources

- Public holidays | Your guide to the Employment Standards Act | ontario.ca: https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/public-holidays

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/canada/ontario-holidays-2027.csv