Northwest Territories stat holidays 2026
Employees in Northwest Territories get 11 general holidays in 2026. Here is every date, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Northwest Territories statutory holidays 2026
| Holiday | 2026 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | January 1 every year | |
| Apr 3 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| May 18 Monday | the Monday on or before May 24 | |
| Jun 21 Sunday | June 21 every year | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | July 1 every year | |
| Aug 3 Monday | the first Monday of August | |
| Sep 7 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
| Sep 30 Wednesday | September 30 every year | |
| Oct 12 Monday | the second Monday of October | |
| 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 Northwest Territories
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
Who gets holiday pay
- You must have worked at least 30 days for the employer in the 12 months before the holiday.
- You are not entitled if you were required to work the holiday and did not report, or were absent without consent on your last regular working day before or first after it.
How holiday pay is calculated
If you are paid by the hour, holiday pay is your regular rate times your normal hours. Otherwise it is your average daily wages over the 4 weeks worked before the week of the holiday. It is owed whether or not the holiday falls on a work day.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get holiday pay plus 1.5 times your wage for the time worked, or a substitute holiday before your next annual vacation.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
Holiday pay is owed whether or not the holiday falls on one of your working days.
In 2026: National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on a Sunday.
Long weekends in Northwest Territories in 2026
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Victoria DayMay 16 – May 183 days
- Civic HolidayAug 1 – Aug 33 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- ThanksgivingOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Northwest Territories in 2026?
There are 11 general holidays in Northwest Territories in 2026: 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.
+What is the first stat holiday in Northwest Territories in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is Family Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Family Day is not one of the general holidays in Northwest Territories, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the general holidays in Northwest Territories, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the general holidays in Northwest Territories, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
Sources
- NWT Employment Standards Act
- GNWT: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation declared a statutory holiday
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.