CA · region · 2027
3 regional holidays in Ontario, Canada.
Next holiday: Boxing Day · Dec 26 (in 119 days)
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Monday | Family Day |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) |
These holidays are observed only in this region, in addition to the national holidays.
See all national holidays (9)Ontario observes 3 regional public holidays in 2027, on top of the 9 nationwide Canada holidays.
Regional public holidays are observed locally, so banks, schools and public offices in Ontario are typically closed on these dates, while the rest of Canada may stay open.
Family Day is a public holiday dedicated to promoting the importance of family and spending quality time together. It encourages community activities and events that strengthen family bonds and support family well-being.
Boxing Day originated in the United Kingdom and is traditionally a day for giving to the less fortunate, with boxes of gifts and donations being collected for the needy. It is also associated with sporting events and shopping sales following Christmas.
Boxing Day originated in the United Kingdom as a day for giving to the less fortunate and is traditionally associated with the practice of employers giving their employees gifts or "boxes" of money and food. It is observed the day after Christmas.