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Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under N.L. employment standards law. The next one is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (in 39 days).
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Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Memorial Day (Canada Day) July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Next |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Memorial Day (Canada Day) July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under N.L. employment standards law:
- Victoria Day (May 18, 2026): Not one of the six paid public holidays in the Labour Standards Act.
- Thanksgiving (October 12, 2026): Not one of the six paid public holidays in the Labour Standards Act.
- Boxing Day (December 26, 2026): Not one of the six paid public holidays in the Labour Standards Act. Provincial-government holidays such as St. Patrick's Day and Orangemen's Day apply to government offices, not private employers.
What if a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
The dates above are the calendar dates. When a statutory holiday lands on a day an employee doesn’t normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, N.L. employment standards law sets what they’re owed, usually a substitute paid day off or holiday pay. Rules on who qualifies and how holiday pay is calculated also differ by province, so check the official guide below for the exact rule.
Source: Government of N.L.: Your rights at work (Labour Standards). Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
6: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day (Canada Day), Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
When is the next stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Remembrance Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Not one of the six paid public holidays in the Labour Standards Act.
Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Not one of the six paid public holidays in the Labour Standards Act.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Not one of the six paid public holidays in the Labour Standards Act. Provincial-government holidays such as St. Patrick's Day and Orangemen's Day apply to government offices, not private employers.
Are stat holidays the same across Canada?
No. Each province and territory sets its own list under its employment standards law, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code. Only New Year's Day, Good Friday (Good Friday or Easter Monday in Quebec), Canada Day (Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador), Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory everywhere.
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