Nunavut statutory holidays 2026
Nunavut has 11 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.
Paid days off in Nunavut
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.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Canada Day | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| Nunavut Day | Thu, Jul 9 | Fri, Jul 9 |
| 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 Nunavut. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun, Dec 26 |
Long weekends in Nunavut in 2026
6 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.
The rules in Nunavut
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 Nunavut — 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 Nunavut have in 2026?
11: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Nunavut Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in Nunavut.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Nunavut, but some employers give it off.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Nunavut, but some employers give it off.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a statutory holiday in Nunavut.
What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Nunavut?
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 Nunavut in 2026?
6 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Good Friday & Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Other provinces and territories
Paid days off differ across Canada. Compare with the rest of the country.
- OntarioON 9statutory holidays in 2026
- British ColumbiaBC 11statutory holidays in 2026
- AlbertaAB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- SaskatchewanSK 10statutory holidays in 2026
- ManitobaMB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- QuebecQC 8statutory holidays in 2026
- New BrunswickNB 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Nova ScotiaNS 6statutory holidays in 2026
- Prince Edward IslandPE 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Newfoundland and LabradorNL 6statutory holidays in 2026
- YukonYT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Northwest TerritoriesNT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Federal (Canada Labour Code)Federal 10statutory holidays in 2026