Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2027
If you work in Newfoundland and Labrador, you are entitled to 6 paid statutory holidays in 2027. July 1 is Memorial Day in the province as well as Canada Day. Government-designated days such as St. Patrick’s Day and Orangemen’s Day are announced each year and are not part of the statutory list. This page lists each 2027 holiday, explains who qualifies for holiday pay, and covers what happens if you work on a holiday or it falls on a weekend.
Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Good Friday | Statutory (paid) holiday. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. | |
| Memorial Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Labour Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Remembrance Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Boxing Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday |
Who Qualifies for Stat Holiday Pay in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Most employees in Newfoundland and Labrador qualify, including many part-time workers. Eligibility rules usually look at how long you have worked for your employer and whether you worked your last scheduled shift before and first scheduled shift after the holiday. Some industries and job types have special rules or exemptions.
Working on a Statutory Holiday
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 your holiday pay. Depending on the rules and your employer, you may receive regular pay plus a substitute day off instead.
Christmas Day 2027 Falls on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees are generally entitled to a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay. Check the exact rule with Newfoundland and Labrador’s employment standards office.
Federally Regulated Employees in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you work for a federally regulated employer, such as a bank, airline, railway, telecom or the federal government, the Canada Labour Code applies instead of Newfoundland and Labrador’s rules. Federal employees get 10 general holidays, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day.
Newfoundland and Labrador Stat Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2027?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Family Day is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Memorial Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Memorial Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Memorial Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Civic Holiday is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Thanksgiving Day is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Boxing Day is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. More about Boxing Day.
Statutory Holidays 2027 in Other Provinces
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
