Nunavut stat holidays 2027
Employees in Nunavut get 11 general holidays in 2027. Here is every date, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Nunavut statutory holidays 2027
| Holiday | 2027 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Friday | January 1 every year | |
| Mar 26 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| May 24 Monday | the Monday on or before May 24 | |
| Jul 1 Thursday | July 1 every year | |
| Jul 9 Friday | July 9 every year | |
| Aug 2 Monday | the first Monday of August | |
| Sep 6 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
| Sep 30 Thursday | September 30 every year | |
| Oct 11 Monday | the second Monday of October | |
| Nov 11 Thursday | November 11 every year | |
| Dec 25 Saturday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2027 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in Nunavut
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 in the 12 months before the holiday.
- You are not entitled if you were called in and did not report, were absent without consent on your last regular working day before or first after it, or are on pregnancy or parental leave.
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.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get 1.5 times your wage for the time worked plus holiday pay, or a substitute day off with pay.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
If a holiday falls on your non-working day, you get holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay.
In 2027: Christmas Day falls on a Saturday.
Long weekends in Nunavut in 2027
- New Year's DayJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Good FridayMar 26 – Mar 283 days
- Victoria DayMay 22 – May 243 days
- Nunavut DayJul 9 – Jul 113 days
- Civic HolidayJul 31 – Aug 23 days
- Labour DaySep 4 – Sep 63 days
- ThanksgivingOct 9 – Oct 113 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Nunavut in 2027?
There are 11 general holidays in Nunavut in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Nunavut Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in Nunavut in 2027?
New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027.
+Is Family Day a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Family Day is not one of the general holidays in Nunavut, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the general holidays in Nunavut, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the general holidays in Nunavut, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
Sources
- Nunavut Labour Standards Act (consolidation)
- Government of Nunavut: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.