The statutory holidays in Ontario during the holiday period are December 25th, December 26th, and January 1st.
Regular Workday Scenario: When a holiday coincides with an employee’s typical workday, and they are not required to work, the employee is eligible for holiday pay.
Non-Regular Workday Scenario:
If the holiday falls on a day the employee wouldn’t usually work, they typically have two options:
- Receive a substitute holiday with holiday pay, to be taken within 12 months; or
- Opt to forgo the substitute holiday by providing written consent and instead receive a single day’s holiday pay
This arrangement ensures fair compensation for holidays, regardless of whether they align with an employee’s regular schedule or not.