Ontario Holidays 2025

Provincial and Federal Holiday Calendar for Ontario, Canada

Ontario Provincial Holidays 2025

New Year's Day

January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

Federal statutory holiday

Family Day

February 17, 2025 (Monday)

Ontario provincial holiday

Good Friday

April 18, 2025 (Friday)

Federal statutory holiday

Victoria Day

May 19, 2025 (Monday)

Federal statutory holiday

Canada Day

July 1, 2025 (Tuesday)

Federal statutory holiday

Civic Holiday

August 4, 2025 (Monday)

Ontario provincial holiday

Labour Day

September 1, 2025 (Monday)

Federal statutory holiday

Thanksgiving

October 13, 2025 (Monday)

Federal statutory holiday

Christmas Day

December 25, 2025 (Thursday)

Federal statutory holiday

Boxing Day

December 26, 2025 (Friday)

Federal statutory holiday

Ontario Holiday Information

Statutory Holiday Pay

Eligible employees in Ontario are entitled to statutory holiday pay. If you work on a statutory holiday, you may be entitled to premium pay.

Provincial Specific

Family Day and Civic Holiday are specific to Ontario. Other provinces may have different dates or names for similar holidays.

Bank Holidays 2025

Important Banking Information

Banks in Ontario are typically closed on federal statutory holidays and provincial holidays. ATMs and online banking services remain available 24/7. Always check with your specific bank for their holiday schedule as some may observe additional days.

Federal Bank Holidays

New Year's Day
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
Closed
Good Friday
Friday, Apr 18, 2025
Closed
Victoria Day
Monday, May 19, 2025
Closed
Canada Day
Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025
Closed
Labour Day
Monday, Sep 1, 2025
Closed
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving
Monday, Oct 13, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
Closed
Boxing Day
Friday, Dec 26, 2025
Closed

Provincial Bank Holidays

Family Day
Monday, Feb 17, 2025
Closed
Civic Holiday
Monday, Aug 4, 2025
Closed
11
Total Bank Holidays
9
Federal Bank Holidays
2
Provincial Bank Holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main statutory holidays in Ontario 2025?

Ontario observes all federal statutory holidays plus two provincial holidays: Family Day and Civic Holiday.

Are Ontario provincial holidays different from other provinces?

Ontario follows all federal statutory holidays and adds Family Day (third Monday in February) and Civic Holiday (first Monday in August).

Is Truth and Reconciliation Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?

Yes, Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30) is a federal statutory holiday observed in Ontario since 2021, honoring survivors of residential schools.

Are schools and banks closed on statutory holidays in Ontario?

Most schools and banks are closed on federal and provincial statutory holidays, but some exceptions may apply. Always check with your local institution.

What is Civic Holiday in Ontario?

Civic Holiday is a provincial statutory holiday observed on the first Monday in August. Different municipalities may call it by different names like Simcoe Day in Toronto.

Do all employers have to give paid time off for statutory holidays in Ontario?

Under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, eligible employees are entitled to public holiday pay for statutory holidays. Specific rules apply based on employment terms and length of service.

What happens if a statutory holiday falls on a weekend in Ontario?

If a statutory holiday falls on a non-working day, the holiday is substituted to the next working day. Specific rules may vary by employer and collective agreements.

Is Family Day celebrated differently in Ontario?

Ontario introduced Family Day in 2008, observed on the third Monday in February. It's similar to other provinces' Family Day but Ontario was not the first to introduce it.

Are there any municipal holidays in Ontario cities?

Some municipalities may observe additional local holidays or have different names for Civic Holiday. Check your city or municipal government website for local observances.

How do I know if I'm entitled to statutory holiday pay in Ontario?

Under the Employment Standards Act, employees who have worked for 30 days and meet certain criteria are entitled to public holiday pay. Check with Employment Standards Ontario for details.