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Newfoundland and Labrador statutory holidays 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Labour Standards Act. Here’s every paid day off, the optional days some employers give, and every long weekend.

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Paid days off in Newfoundland and Labrador

Most employees get these days off with holiday pay. Dates are the official holiday; when one falls on a weekend you usually get the next working day off.

Holiday20262027
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1 Fri, Jan 1
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3 Fri, Mar 26
Memorial Day / Canada Day Wed, Jul 1 Thu, Jul 1
Labour Day Mon, Sep 7 Mon, Sep 6
Remembrance Day Wed, Nov 11 Thu, Nov 11
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25 Sat, Dec 25observed Mon, Dec 27

Optional and commonly observed days

Not statutory in Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.

Holiday20262027
St. Patrick's Day (NL) Mon, Mar 16 Mon, Mar 15
Easter Monday Mon, Apr 6 Mon, Mar 29
St. George's Day (NL) Mon, Apr 20 Mon, Apr 26
Victoria Day Mon, May 18 Mon, May 24
Discovery Day (NL) Mon, Jun 22 Mon, Jun 21
Orangemen's Day (NL) Mon, Jul 13 Mon, Jul 12
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wed, Sep 30 Thu, Sep 30
Thanksgiving Mon, Oct 12 Mon, Oct 11
Boxing Day Sat, Dec 26 Sun, Dec 26

Long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026

9 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.

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The rules in Newfoundland and Labrador

When a holiday falls on a weekend: If a holiday falls on a day you don’t normally work, you’re generally owed a substitute paid day off, usually your next working day.

  • July 1 is observed as Memorial Day as well as Canada Day.
  • St. Patrick’s Day, St. George’s Day, Discovery Day and Orangemen’s Day are provincial government holidays, not paid holidays for most private-sector workers.

Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Labour Standards Act. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.

Frequently asked

How many statutory holidays does Newfoundland and Labrador have in 2026?

6: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day / Canada Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.

Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?

No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, but some employers give it off.

Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?

No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, but some employers give it off.

Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?

No. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, but some employers give it off.

What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador?

If a holiday falls on a day you don’t normally work, you’re generally owed a substitute paid day off, usually your next working day.

How many long weekends are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?

9 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: St. Patrick's Day (NL), Good Friday & Easter Monday, St. George's Day (NL), Victoria Day, Discovery Day (NL), Orangemen's Day (NL), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

Other provinces and territories

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