Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?
By The Canada Angle ·
Ontario’s employment standards law does not require Remembrance Day off. Federal labour standards list it as a paid general holiday.
November 11 is not a public holiday under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act. Some Ontario employers still give staff the day off under a workplace policy or agreement.
The rules are different if you work for a federally regulated employer. Remembrance Day is one of the paid general holidays under federal labour standards. Check which rules apply to your employer if you are unsure about your schedule or pay.