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Northwest Territories statutory holidays 2026

Northwest Territories has 11 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Employment 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 Northwest Territories

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
Victoria Day Mon, May 18 Mon, May 24
National Indigenous Peoples Day Sun, Jun 21observed Mon, Jun 22 Mon, Jun 21
Canada Day Wed, Jul 1 Thu, Jul 1
Civic Holiday Mon, Aug 3 Mon, Aug 2
Labour Day Mon, Sep 7 Mon, Sep 6
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wed, Sep 30 Thu, Sep 30
Thanksgiving Mon, Oct 12 Mon, Oct 11
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 Northwest Territories. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.

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Easter Monday Mon, Apr 6 Mon, Mar 29
Boxing Day Sat, Dec 26 Sun, Dec 26

Long weekends in Northwest Territories in 2026

7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.

See every Northwest Territories long weekend for 2026 and 2027 →

The rules in Northwest Territories

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.

Source: Government of Northwest Territories — Employment Standards Act. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.

Frequently asked

How many statutory holidays does Northwest Territories have in 2026?

11: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.

Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?

Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories.

Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?

No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories, but some employers give it off.

Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?

No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories, but some employers give it off.

Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?

Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories.

What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Northwest Territories?

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 Northwest Territories in 2026?

7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Good Friday & Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

Other provinces and territories

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