How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia observe in 2026?
Nova Scotia observes 12 statutory holidays in 2026.
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2026 statutory holidays in Nova Scotia
12 statutory holidays in Nova Scotia for 2026. Click any holiday to see its week, or subscribe to the iCalendar feed.
Holiday list
| Date | Weekday | Name | Wk | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | W1 | National |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Monday | Heritage Day | W8 | Provincial |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | W14 | National |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day | W21 | National |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day | W27 | National |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Monday | Natal Day | W32 | Provincial |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | W37 | National |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | W40 | National |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving | W42 | National |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | W46 | Provincial |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | W52 | National |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | W52 | Provincial |
2026 long weekends
- Heritage Day weekend — Saturday, February 14, 2026 → Monday, February 16, 2026
- Good Friday weekend — Friday, April 3, 2026 → Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Victoria Day weekend — Saturday, May 16, 2026 → Monday, May 18, 2026
- Natal Day weekend — Saturday, August 1, 2026 → Monday, August 3, 2026
- Labour Day weekend — Saturday, September 5, 2026 → Monday, September 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving weekend — Saturday, October 10, 2026 → Monday, October 12, 2026
- Christmas Day weekend — Friday, December 25, 2026 → Sunday, December 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How can I add these holidays to my calendar?
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Which holidays are specific to this province?
Holidays in the list below that are not marked national are specific to this province or to the territories that observe them.