Ontario Statutory Holidays in 2022

The following is a comprehensive list of the nine statutory, or public holidays in Ontario, and when they take place in 2022. These are dates where employees are entitled to a day off work with public holiday pay in Ontario.

• LEARN MORE: General Holidays for Federally Regulated Employees

Optional 2022 Ontario Stat Holidays

In addition to the official statutory holidays, there are a few days in 2022 that are recognized as “optional” holidays in Ontario for provincially regulated employees. These days are not mandated as paid days off, but employers may choose to observe them:

• Easter Monday: April 18, Monday
• Civic Holiday: August 1, Monday
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30, Friday
• Remembrance Day: November 11, Friday

Additional Years

The dates for Ontario statutory holidays change each year. Find out when they occur through our yearly guides: 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Terminations and Stat Holidays

If you’ve been fired without cause or for cause before or after taking a stat holiday it’s crucial to understand your rights through a consultation with an Ontario employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP immediately.

Do not accept any severance offer, termination papers, or exit agreement from your employer, even if they come with a deadline. These deadlines are pressure tactics used to push you into accepting inadequate compensation. Once you sign and return these documents, you forfeit your ability to negotiate a fair and proper severance package. A full severance package can be as much as 24 months’ pay.

Talk To an Employment Lawyer

The knowledgeable employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals across the country.

In addition to severance package negotiations, we have experience securing solutions for the following employment matters:

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. stand ready to help you solve your workplace issues.

If you are a non-unionized employee who needs help with an employment issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need, and the compensation you deserve.