2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in Ontario
9 statutory holidays in 2028. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Canada Post are closed.
Holiday list
Sat
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 21
Fri
Apr 14
Mon
Apr 17
Mon
May 22
Sat
Jul 1
Mon
Aug 7
Mon
Sep 4
Sat
Sep 30
Mon
Oct 9
Sat
Nov 11
Mon
Dec 25
Tue
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ontario in 2028?
Ontario has 9 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 21), Good Friday (Apr 14), Victoria Day (May 22), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 4), Thanksgiving (Oct 9), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Ontario?
New Year's Day (Saturday, Jan 1); Canada Day (Saturday, Jul 1). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Ontario?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Ontario. The table above shows the bank and Canada Post status for each 2028 date.
What is the difference between a statutory and a civic holiday?
A statutory holiday is a day off required by law, usually with holiday pay. A civic or observance day (Easter Monday, Civic Holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day) is widely recognized but employers are not legally required to close or pay for it.