Family Day 2013

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Family Day is the third Monday of February and observed as a public (or statutory) holiday in the three Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. (Manitoba celebrates Louis Riel Day and it's Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.)

In 2013, Family Day falls on Monday, February 18.

Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take statutory holidays off with regular pay. Some businesses remain open on holidays, such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

What Does Family Day Mean for Visitors?

Banks, schools, and provincial government offices are closed. See more about what's open on Family Day

Public transportation may run on holiday schedule.

Tourist attractions, stores and restaurants in designated tourist areas, movie theatres, live performance theatres, many museums, galleries and other family-friendly attractions are open (always recommended to check ahead)

Family Day Holiday Dates

2009: Mon, Feb 16 (This was the first Family Day.
2010: Mon, Feb 15
2011: Mon, Feb 21
2012: Mon, Feb 20
2013: Mon, Feb 18
2014: Mon, Feb 17
2015: Mon, Feb 16
2016: Mon, Feb 15
2017: Mon, Feb 20

Family Day Activity Ideas

• Family Day Ideas, Toronto
• Toronto with Kids
• Family Day at Ontario Parks
• Free Stuff for Kids in Niagara Falls
• Great Wolf Lodge
• Family Day at Banff Hotels
• Family Day at Jasper Hotels
• Family Day Sunrise Ski at Blue Mountain
• Family Day at Deerhurst Resort