Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays 2026
Employees in Newfoundland and Labrador get 6 paid holidays in 2026. Here is every date, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Newfoundland and Labrador statutory holidays 2026
| Holiday | 2026 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | January 1 every year | |
| Apr 3 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | July 1 every year | |
| Sep 7 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
| Nov 11 Wednesday | November 11 every year | |
| Dec 25 Friday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2026 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in Newfoundland and Labrador
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
A provincial government holiday only; private-sector employers do not have to give it.
A provincial government holiday only.
A provincial government holiday only.
A provincial government holiday only.
A provincial government holiday only.
A provincial government holiday only.
A provincial government holiday only.
A provincial government holiday only.
Who gets holiday pay
- You are not entitled to holiday pay if the holiday falls within 30 days of when you started.
- You are not entitled if you fail, without just cause or consent, to work your regular work day before or after the holiday.
How holiday pay is calculated
Holiday pay is your hourly rate times the average number of hours you worked per day in the 3 weeks before the holiday.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you choose: double your wages for the day, a paid day off within 30 days, or an extra paid vacation day. Essential and continuous services pay double or give a day off within 30 days.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
If a paid holiday falls on your non-working day, your next working day (or a day you agree on) is a day off with pay.
Long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
There are 6 paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day (Canada Day), Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is St. Patrick's Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. St. Patrick's Day is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only; private-sector employers do not have to give it.
+Is St. George's Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. St. George's Day is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
+Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Victoria Day is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
+Is June Holiday (Discovery Day) a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. June Holiday (Discovery Day) is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
+Is Orangemen's Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Orangemen's Day is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
+Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Thanksgiving is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. A provincial government holiday only.
Sources
- Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act
- NL Treasury Board: 2026 paid holidays (government employees)
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.