Take Advantage of Public Holidays & Explore Up North Ontario
The following list of holidays in Ontario will help plan any Ontario holiday vacation. Travelers in and to Ontario know that long weekends in Ontario are a great time to road trip. Knowing Ontario stat holidays or Ontario’s statutory holidays can be the focal point of planning vacation time.
Halloween | Christmas | New Years Eve Family Day | Valentines Day | March Break | Easter | Mother’s Day
| Victoria Day | Memorial Day Father’s Day | Canada Day | Civic Holiday | Labour Day | Thanksgiving |
Valentine’s Day
February 14
Valentine’s Day is all about winter romance. Inside fireside or outside in the snow, cozy and intimate weekends are what it’s all about.
See Valentine's Day Events and Getaways
Family Day (statutory holiday)
Third Monday of February
This holiday is best celebrated in Ontario doing winter activities in the snow. You can break up any winter with fun ski and snowboard packages or find new activities to try.
See Family Day Weekend Events & Activities
See Family Day Weekend Getaway Packages
March Break
Mid March
This holiday week is the best of two seasons! You can enjoy winter activities with the remaining snow and longer days and warmer temps. This is mainly a spring break time and perfect for families and travelers with children.
See March Break Events & Activities
See March Break Getaway Packages
Good Friday (statutory holiday)
& Easter Monday
Friday before Easter, Monday after Easter
Easter is a religious holiday that includes the holiday days of “Good Friday” and “Easter Monday”. Families travel and gather to spend time together, usually taking advantage of a four day weekend.
See Easter Weekend Events & Activities
See Easter Weekend Getaway Packages
Mother’s Day
Third Sunday of May
North in Ontario and Cottage Country is the perfect place and time to spend with Mom and show your appreciation. Relax together at a spa, shop, dine and spend quality time doing quality activities.
See Mother's Day Events & Activities
Victoria Day (statutory holiday)
Third Monday of May
Victoria Day, also known as the May Long Weekend, is the official unofficial start to cottage season. Many seasonal businesses open this weekend and start gearing up for summer.
See Victoria Day Weekend Events & Activities
See Long Weekend Getaway Packages
Father’s Day
Third Sunday of June
Here you can find activities and experiences perfect for time with Dad. We suggest golfing, beer tasting, fishing, hiking or all kinds of other new and expected things to do.
See Father's Day Weekend Events & Activities
Canada Day (statutory holiday)
July 1
Here come the fireworks and some of the best places to see them from in Ontario. Street parties and community parties, attractions and every up north is ready to celebrate this fine country. You can take advantage of resorts and accommodations that offer Canada Day holiday getaway packages.
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Civic Holiday
August Long Weekend
First Monday of August
This long weekend in August has promotions, packages and special events meant to keep the summer fun rolling! The warm sunshine and high temps make this the perfect time for enjoying the fresh waters of the lakes and rivers.
See Civic Day Weekend Events & Activiteis
Labour Day (statutory holiday)
September Long Weekend
First Monday of September
This is it, the last weekend of summer. Labour Day Weekend is summer’s last hurrah. Swim, boat, enjoy the warm sun in a relaxed fun vibe.
See Labour Day Weekend Events & Activities
See September Getaway Packages
(Canadian) Thanksgiving (statutory holiday)
October Long Weekend
Second Monday of October
This long weekend in October presents fall leaf colour changes and weekend road trips that are part of all our memories of Ontario. Many resorts and restaurants offer thanksgiving dinners, and some even offer the full thanksgiving meal for take-out.
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See Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway Packages
Halloween
October 31
Scary fun in corn mazes, old buildings and all kinds of other scary rural places. Ontario Attractions and other places up north offer the perfect balance of scary and cute. Families with small kids have a long list of pumpkin patches, wagon rides and other October – Halloween themed fun.
See Halloween Events & Activities
Christmas (statutory holiday)
December 25
Usually Ontario has a winter wonderland backup for this picture perfect Christmas holiday time with family and friends. Travelling north in Ontario is worth it for skiing, snowshoeing, fireplaces and hot chocolates experiences that help build memories.
See Christmas Getaway Packages
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day (statutory holiday)
December 31
Overnight getaway packages without any worries and with all the fun are a perfect way to bring in the new year. For couples or families, there are events and resort packages that will leave you with only one worry – what to wear!
See New Year's Eve Getaway Packages
Enjoy your Ontario Holidays Weekends, from us!
May you make the best of Ontario holiday days, or even Ontario holiday weeks!