Statutory Holidays in Ontario in 2020 and 2021

Statutory Holidays in Ontario in 2020 and 2021

The following holidays are observed in addition to the national holidays in Canada: Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Thanksgiving and Boxing Day.
Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, making it the most controversial non-stat holiday in the province. Many people think that is should be a statutory holiday all across Canada.
Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August is an optional holiday - provincially regulated employers are not required by law to give this day off. Most retail stores are open on the civic holiday across the province.
Holiday tip: If you live in or near Toronto be sure to visit High Park - it's a truly beautiful park in the heart of Toronto, especially near the beginning of May when blossoming cherry trees attract large crowds. Another great place to visit is the Toronto Islands, a popular long weekend and holiday destination for many families.
Ontario is the only province where Boxing Day is a provincial statutory holiday.
In Ontario retail stores aren't permitted to be open on Easter Sunday. Certain exceptions apply but for the most part retail stores will be closed.
Below is a list of holidays in Ontario and dates when they are observed in 2020 and 2021.
Holiday20202021
New Year's Day
January 1		Wed, January 1Fri, January 1
Ontario Family Day
Third Monday in February		Mon, February 17Mon, February 15
Good Friday
Friday before Easter Sunday		Fri, April, 10Fri, April 2
Easter Monday *
Government employees only		Mon, April 13Mon, April 5
Victoria Day
Monday before May 25		Mon, May 18Mon, May 24
Canada Day
July 1		Wed, July 1Thu, July 1
Civic Holiday
First Monday in August		Mon, August 3Mon, August 2
Labour Day
First Monday in September		Mon, September 7Mon, September 6
Thanksgiving
Second Monday in October		Mon, October 12Mon, October 11
Remembrance Day
November 11		Wed, November 11Thu, November 11
Christmas Day
December 25		Fri, December 25Sat, December 25
Boxing Day *
December 26		Sat, December 26Sun, December 26
* Only federal employers are required to give the day off.

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