Easter Break 2025 in Toronto: How Many Days Off ? • Over Here Toronto

So you are trying to book a weekend getaway. Or maybe you just want to know if you can sleep in on that Monday. Smart.

Planning ahead in Toronto is basically a survival skill at this point. And with Easter moving around every year like a moving target, it is easy to get confused. One year it is snowing in March. The next year it is a sunny April weekend. For 2026, we are looking at a later Easter. Which is usually good news for the weather.

But let’s cut to the chase. Here is exactly how the dates land this year and how much time you actually get off.

The Specific Dates for Easter 2026

If you are looking to block off your calendar, here is the official lineup for Toronto and Ontario.

Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026
Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Monday: Monday, April 6, 2026

This means the core holiday weekend runs from April 3 to April 5. But depending on your job, that Monday might be a bonus day for you.

So, How Many Days Is the Actual Break?

This is where it gets tricky. And a little annoying if you work in the private sector.

For most people working in Toronto, the Easter holiday is 3 days. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in Ontario. This means most businesses and offices close down. You get the Friday off. Then you have the weekend.

But Monday? Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Ontario. It is a federal holiday. So if you work for the federal government or a bank, you likely get a 4-day weekend. Lucky you. For everyone else in the private sector, Monday is business as usual unless your boss is feeling generous.

You can verify the official holiday status on the Ontario Public Holidays list.

Schools are a different story. And parents need to know this.

School Holiday Alert: Schools, universities, and government offices usually treat this as a 4-day break. So if you have kids in the TDSB or TCDSB, expect them to be home on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

Is Easter the Same as Spring Break in 2026?

No. They are completely different weeks this year.

Sometimes these two breaks crash into each other. But in 2026, they are spaced out nicely. The Ontario Spring Break (often called March Break) happens earlier.

Spring Break Dates: March 16 to March 20, 2026.

So if you are a parent, you have two separate breaks to plan for. You get the full week off in mid-March. Then you get the 4-day long weekend in early April. It is great for spacing out vacations. But it can be expensive if you try to travel for both.

For more details on school specific dates, check the Ministry of Education School Year Calendar.

What to Expect in Toronto in April

Since Easter is in April this year, the vibe is different. It is less “slushy grey mess” and more “hopeful spring.”

The average high sits around 11°C to 13°C. You might actually be able to wear a light jacket to the Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade on Queen Street East. That happens on Sunday, April 5. It is the big local tradition. And it is free. Which we love. You can get the specific parade route and times directly from the Beaches Easter Parade official site.

Just keep in mind that Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Sunday (April 5) are major retail closing days. The Eaton Centre and grocery stores usually shut their doors. But restaurants stay open. Because this city loves to brunch.

Now that you have the dates sorted, you need to know where to actually go. We have compiled a list of what is open, what is closed, and the best events happening across the city.

Read: Easter Weekend in Toronto 2026: The Ultimate Guide to What’s Open, Closed & Things to Do

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