What is Good Friday?

Good Friday in Ontario is observed as a statutory holiday. It is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In Ontario, this day is recognized as a public holiday under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), meaning most employees are entitled to a day off with pay. However, specific rules and exceptions apply, particularly for federally regulated employees and those in certain sectors like healthcare, who may have to work on this day..

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• Ontario statutory holiday guide for employees

When is Good Friday?

Good Friday occurs annually in Ontario, typically falling on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

Year	Date
2021	Friday, April 2
2022	Friday, April 15
2023	Friday, April 7
2024	Friday, March 29
2025	Friday, April 18
2026	Friday, April 3
2027	Friday, March 26
2028	Friday, April 14
2029	Friday, March 30
2030	Friday, April 19

Is it a paid day off?

Yes. Good Friday is a paid day off work for provincially regulated employees working in Ontario.

Who is entitled to Good Friday?

In Ontario, most provincially regulated employees are eligible for Good Friday off as a statutory holiday. This includes:

• Full-time, part-time, and contract workers.
• No matter how long you have been in that job.
• Situations regardless of whether the public holiday occurs on a day you normally work.

Federally regulated employees, such as those in banking or telecommunications, follow the Canada Labour Code and may have different...

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