Ontario Stat Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 4 off.
Book off Mon 4 Jan 2027 and you're free from Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027. Ontario has 9 statutory (stat) holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 4 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Family Day Mon 15 Feb 2027 Regional: AB, BC, NB, ON, SK
Book 1 day off (Fri 12 Feb 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 12 Feb – Mon 15 Feb 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar 2027 National except QC
Book 1 day off (Thu 25 Mar 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Victoria Day Mon 24 May 2027 National except NB, NL, NS, PE, QC
Book 1 day off (Fri 21 May 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 21 May – Mon 24 May 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Canada Day Thu 1 Jul 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Fri 2 Jul 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 Jul – Sun 4 Jul 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Labour Day Mon 6 Sep 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Fri 3 Sep 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 3 Sep – Mon 6 Sep 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Thanksgiving Mon 11 Oct 2027 National except NB, NL, NS, PE
Book 1 day off (Fri 8 Oct 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 8 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
Falls on a weekend, so no leave can stretch it.
See all holidays- Boxing Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: ON
Falls on a weekend, so no leave can stretch it.
See all holidaysPublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
Hover, tap or tab to a mark to see the holiday and its best bridge.
- 5 leave days give you 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days give you 37 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days give you 52 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days give you 67 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Civic Holiday, Easter Monday and Remembrance Day are not public holidays under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, though many employers give them. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027
Family Day
Book off: Fri 12 Feb 2027
Book off: Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 Feb 2027
Good Friday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar 2027
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027
Victoria Day
Book off: Fri 21 May 2027
Book off: Mon 17 May – Fri 21 May 2027
Canada Day
Book off: Fri 2 Jul 2027
Book off: Fri 25 Jun – Fri 2 Jul 2027
Labour Day
Book off: Fri 3 Sep 2027
Book off: Mon 30 Aug – Fri 3 Sep 2027
Thanksgiving
Book off: Fri 8 Oct 2027
Book off: Mon 4 Oct – Fri 8 Oct 2027
All Ontario stat holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Family Day | Provincial |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | Provincial |
| Mon 24 May 2027 | Victoria Day | Provincial |
| Thu 1 Jul 2027 | Canada Day | Nationwide |
| Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Civic Holiday Not a public holiday under the Employment Standards Act; many employers give it. | Not a stat holiday |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Thanksgiving | Provincial |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekend | Boxing Day | Provincial |
In 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When a public holiday falls on a day you don't normally work, you get a substitute day off with pay; your employer picks the day. Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official source: ontario
FAQ
How many stat holidays does Ontario have in 2027?
Ontario has 9 stat holidays in 2027 that give a full day off, plus 1 other day listed in the table (Civic Holiday) that is not counted as a full day off for everyone. Checked against the official source: ontario
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in Ontario?
In 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Boxing Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When a public holiday falls on a day you don't normally work, you get a substitute day off with pay; your employer picks the day.
How can I get the longest break in Ontario in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027 (5 leave days) for 10 days off in a row, Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Sun 10 Jan 2027.
What is the best bridge day in Ontario in 2027?
Book off Mon 4 Jan 2027 (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027.
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