Public Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, 2026
See all 14 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2026 (4 days). That's 4 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2026 with 4 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday 4 holidays
2026
- Mon 18 May Victoria Day
- Mon 3 Aug Civic Holiday
- Mon 7 Sep Labour Day
- Mon 12 Oct Thanksgiving
Wednesday 4 holidays
2026
- Wed 24 Jun Discovery Day
- Wed 1 Jul Canada Day
- Wed 30 Sep National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Wed 11 Nov Armistice Day
Thursday 2 holidays
2026
- Thu 1 Jan New Year's Day
- Thu 23 Apr Saint George's Day
Friday 2 holidays
2026
- Fri 3 Apr Good Friday
- Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day
Sunday 1 holiday
2026
- Sun 12 Jul Orangemen's Day
Tuesday 1 holiday
2026
- Tue 17 Mar Saint Patrick's Day
Working days overview
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 21 (-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 (-1) |
| April | 20 (-2) |
| May | 20 (-1) |
| June | 21 (-1) |
| July | 22 (-1) |
| August | 20 (-1) |
| September | 20 (-2) |
| October | 21 (-1) |
| November | 20 (-1) |
| December | 22 (-1) |
| Total | 248 |
Long weekends in 2026
1 Jan - 4 Jan
Requires a bridge day
3 Apr - 5 Apr
16 May - 18 May
5 Sep - 7 Sep
10 Oct - 12 Oct
25 Dec - 27 Dec
Scheduling impact for Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada's public holidays vary by province. Quebec observes different holidays than Ontario or British Columbia. The February Family Day is observed in most but not all provinces, and under different names. For national operations, this creates scheduling complexity from coast to coast. The summer cluster (Canada Day, civic holidays) and fall (Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day) need particular attention.
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