Statutory Holidays in Canada (Stat Holidays Ontario) are holidays that are enforced by the federal or provincial government. If your job is under the federal government, you will get federal holidays instead of provincial holidays. These are also commonly called “public holidays” or “general holidays.”
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Stat Holidays Ontario
Ontario has 9 Statutory Holidays each year that employees get paid time off on. If you are an employee, these holidays are yours by right. Here is the list of Stat Holidays for 2024:
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2024 | Sunday |
| Family Day | February 20, 2024 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 7, 2024 | Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 22, 2024 | Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2024 | Saturday |
| Labour Day | September 4, 2024 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 9, 2024 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024 | Monday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2024 | Tuesday |
Apart from these holidays, there are some other holidays like Remembrance Day (November 11) and Civic Holiday (first Monday of August), but these are not recognized as Statutory Holidays in Ontario. However, some employers may honour them.
Eligibility for Stat Holiday Pay
Every Statutory Holiday must be taken off from work, and employees generally receive compensation for a public holiday. If the Ontario Employment Standards Act applies to your workplace, and you observe the “first and last day rule”, you are eligible for Stat Holiday Pay.
To be eligible for Stat Holiday Pay, an employee must either complete their last regular shift before the holiday and start their first shift after the holiday, or have a reasonable excuse.
Calculating Stat Holidays Ontario Pay
In Ontario, holiday pay is calculated by multiplying that employee’s regular hours’ pay for the previous four work weeks by 20 and adding the holiday pay for those four weeks. In addition, employees working on Statutory Holidays receive a premium pay, which is 1.5 times their normal hours’ pay. This means they will receive 112 times their pay for working on a public holiday.
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FAQs on Stat Holidays Ontario 2024-2025
Q1. How Many Stat Holidays Ontario 2024?
A1. Total 9 Stat Holidays In Ontario 2024
Q2. Which Province Has The Most Stat Holidays
A2. The provinces with the highest number of stat holidays include British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
Q3. Is Family Day a statutory Holiday in Ontario
A3. Yes, in Ontario Recognized as a statutory holiday.
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