Family Day - Family Day Public Holiday

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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.

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, government offices are closed.

Public transportation may run on holiday schedule.

Call ahead to restaurants, stores and tourist attractions to ensure hours of operation.

Family Day Activity Ideas

Family Day Ideas, Toronto

Toronto with Kids

Free Stuff for Kids in Niagara Falls

Great Wolf Lodge

Family Day Holiday Dates

2009: Mon, Feb 16
2010: Mon, Feb 15
2011: Mon, Feb 21
2012: Mon, Feb 20
2013: Mon, Feb 18
2014: Mon, Feb 17
2015: Mon, Feb 16