Ontario has nine statutory holidays in 2027. The year starts with New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1), Family Day (Monday, February 15), and Good Friday (Friday, March 26).
Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 24, followed by Canada Day (Thursday, July 1). Labour Day is Monday, September 6, while Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 11.
The year wraps up with Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25) and Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26).
The Civic Holiday (Monday, August 2) is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, though some employers still offer it as a day off.
To maximize your vacation time, take Monday, March 29 off after Good Friday or Friday, July 2 off after Canada Day. Either option gives you a four-day weekend using just one vacation day.
For longer breaks, combining a Monday holiday with four vacation days from Tuesday to Friday gives you nine consecutive days off. This works for Family Day (February 13–21), Victoria Day (May 22–30), Labour Day (September 4–12), and Thanksgiving (October 9–17).
Christmas offers another opportunity for an extended break. With December 25 and 26 falling on a weekend, eligible employees who don’t normally work weekends are generally entitled to substitute days off with public holiday pay. Alternatively, they can agree electronically or in writing to receive public holiday pay without substitute days.
Employers select the substitute dates, generally within three months, or up to 12 months with an electronic or written agreement. They must also provide written notice before the holiday.
If the substitute days fall on December 27 and 28, you could take December 29–31 off. This would give you nine consecutive days off (December 25, 2027–January 2, 2028) using just three vacation days.
Before booking, check your workplace policies, contract and eligibility, as these calculations assume a Monday-to-Friday schedule and approved vacation time. This is general information, not legal advice. Consult your employer or Ontario’s employment standards office if needed, and plan ahead to secure popular dates.
