Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador: Holiday Pay
In Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is Memorial Day as well as Canada Day, and it is a paid holiday.
When is Memorial Day?
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Is Memorial Day a statutory holiday?
Yes. Memorial Day (July 1) is one of the paid holidays under Newfoundland and Labrador’s labour standards.
Who gets paid for Memorial Day?
Most employees in Newfoundland and Labrador qualify for holiday pay on Memorial Day. Each jurisdiction sets its own eligibility rules, such as how long you have worked for your employer or whether you worked your scheduled shifts before and after the holiday. Part-time employees are often eligible as well.
What if you work on Memorial Day?
If you work on a statutory holiday, you are usually entitled to premium pay for the hours worked, commonly 1.5 times your regular rate, plus holiday pay. Some rules allow regular pay plus a substitute day off instead. The exact combination depends on your province or territory and on any collective agreement.
Background
July 1 remembers the Newfoundland Regiment’s losses at Beaumont-Hamel on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
