Stat Holidays › Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under N.W.T. employment standards law. The next one is Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 9 days).
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Northwest Territories 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 |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Passed |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 | Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Passed |
| Canada Day July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Civic Holiday first Monday in August | Monday, August 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Passed |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Next |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
Northwest Territories 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 |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 24, 2027 | Upcoming |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 | Monday, June 21, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Canada Day July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Civic Holiday first Monday in August | Monday, August 2, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Thursday, September 30, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in Northwest Territories
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under N.W.T. employment standards law:
- Easter Monday (April 6, 2026): Not a statutory holiday in the N.W.T.
- Boxing Day (December 26, 2026): Not a statutory holiday in the N.W.T.
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.W.T. 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 the N.W.T.: Employment standards. Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Northwest Territories 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.
When is the next stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
Thanksgiving, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Not a statutory holiday in the N.W.T.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Not a statutory holiday in the N.W.T.
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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