Public Holidays in Nova Scotia, Canada, 2026
See all 12 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 (5 days). That's 5 more free days than Tuesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2026 with 5 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday 5 holidays
2026
- Mon 16 Feb Heritage Day
- Mon 18 May Victoria Day
- Mon 3 Aug Natal Day
- Mon 7 Sep Labour Day
- Mon 12 Oct Thanksgiving
Wednesday 3 holidays
2026
- Wed 1 Jul Canada Day
- Wed 30 Sep National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Wed 11 Nov Remembrance Day
Friday 2 holidays
2026
- Fri 3 Apr Good Friday
- Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day
Thursday 1 holiday
2026
- Thu 1 Jan New Year's Day
Saturday 1 holiday
2026
- Sat 26 Dec St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)
Working days overview
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 21 (-1) |
| February | 19 (-1) |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 (-1) |
| May | 20 (-1) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 (-1) |
| August | 20 (-1) |
| September | 20 (-2) |
| October | 21 (-1) |
| November | 20 (-1) |
| December | 22 (-1) |
| Total | 250 |
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 Nova Scotia
Canadaโs holiday calendar varies by province. Quebec differs from Ontario, Atlantic provinces have their own dynamics, and civic holidays can shift coverage pressure across the summer and autumn.
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