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UPDATED FOR 2026

Stat Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador (2026)

All 6 statutory holidays with exact dates — plus the "holidays" that surprisingly aren't statutory in Newfoundland.

Holiday2026 DateDay
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026Thursday
Good FridayApril 3, 2026Friday
Memorial Day / Canada DayJuly 1, 2026Wednesday
Labour DaySeptember 7, 2026Monday
Remembrance DayNovember 11, 2026Wednesday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026Friday

Commonly Assumed — but NOT Statutory in Newfoundland

  • Victoria Day (May 18, 2026)not statutory
  • Thanksgiving (October 12, 2026)not statutory
  • Boxing Day (December 26, 2026)not statutory
  • St. Patrick's Day / St. George's Day / Orangemen's Daytraditional observances, not LSA paid holidays

How Holiday Pay Works in Newfoundland

Six paid public holidays under the Labour Standards Act; July 1 is observed as Memorial Day in the province.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day / Canada Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day. Commonly assumed but NOT statutory: Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day.

The next statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador is Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Six paid public holidays under the Labour Standards Act; July 1 is observed as Memorial Day in the province.

No — the first Monday of August (August 3, 2026) is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.

General information verified July 2026, not legal advice — eligibility rules and exceptions apply (retail, hospitality, and federally regulated sectors differ). Confirm with Newfoundland and Labrador's employment standards office.