List of Stat Holidays in Ontario in 2025
The following is a comprehensive list of the nine statutory, or public holidays in Ontario, and when they take place in 2025.
These are dates where employees are entitled to a day off work with public holiday pay in Ontario.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Wednesday |
| Family Day | February 17, Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18, Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 19, Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, Tuesday |
| Labour Day | September 1, Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 13, Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Thursday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, Friday |
Optional 2025 Ontario stat holidays
In addition to the official statutory holidays, there are a few days in 2025 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 21, Monday
- Civic Holiday: August 4, Monday
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30, Tuesday
- Remembrance Day: November 11, Tuesday
Additional years
In Ontario, the dates statutory holidays change each year.
Find out when they occur through our yearly guides: 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Terminations and stat holidays
If you lost your job before or after taking a stat holiday, it’s crucial to understand your severance rights through a consultation with an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP immediately.
Our knowledgeable team has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.
In addition to severance package negotiations, we have experience securing solutions for the following employment matters:
Contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need, and the compensation you deserve.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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