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Your guide to Ontario’s paid days off in 2025: public holidays and long weekend

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Table of Contents Introduction to Statutory Holidays in Ontario, Canada Overview of Statutory Holidays for 2025 Public Holiday Entitlement and Compensation in Ontario Commonly Observed Non-Statutory Holidays in Ontario Cultural Holidays in Ontario What’s Closed on Statutory Holidays in Ontario? Grocery Stores and Restaurant Operations on Statutory Holidays Federally-Regulated Sectors and Holidays Canada Immigration and Statutory Holidays: What You Need to Know How  Wave Immigration Consultant  Can Assist with Your Immigration Needs Conclusion: Maximizing Your Time Off in Ontario Introduction to Statutory Holidays in Ontario, Canada Canada, with its rich cultural diversity and strong labor protections, offers a variety of statutory holidays. These holidays, which are recognized by the federal or provincial government, allow employees to take paid time off. For those working in Ontario, the statutory holiday calendar can vary slightly, depending on whether you are employed in a federally