Public Holidays in Ontario 2026
All 9 public holidays in Ontario for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Ontario 2026
Ontario has 9 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Family Day, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving Day, Boxing Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Family Day | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Victoria Day | 05/18/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Canada Day | 07/01/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Ontario 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Ontario for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before Family Day (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off before Victoria Day (Monday, May 18) for a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ontario has 9 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Family Day, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving Day, Boxing Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Ontario observes: Family Day (February 16), Victoria Day (May 18), Thanksgiving Day (October 12), Boxing Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Ontario in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), February 13 (Friday, before Family Day), May 15 (Friday, before Victoria Day), September 4 (Friday, before Labor Day).
Yes. The Ontario public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.