General holidays, also referred to as statutory or “stat” holidays, are federally or provincially legislated holidays where employees in Ontario receive a day off, a day off with pay or compensation in lieu of time off.
However, Civic Holiday* in Canada is not a statutory holiday; thus, it is not subjected to Holiday Pay, but often an accepted day off from work. A bill has been attempted to be passed in the house of commons but it has always been unsuccessful. If an employer wants you to work, it is a regular work day.
2014January 1 – New Year’s Day February 17 – Family Day April 18 – Good Friday May 19 – Victoria Day July 1 – Canada Day August 4 – Civic Holiday* September 1 – Labour Day October 13 – Thanksgiving Day December 25 – Christmas Day December 26 – Boxing Day |
2015January 1 – New Year’s Day February 16 – Family Day April 3 – Good Friday May 18 – Victoria Day July 1 – Canada Day August 3 – Civic Holiday* September 7 – Labour Day October 12 – Thanksgiving Day December 25 – Christmas Day December 26 – Boxing Day |
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