Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays 2027
If you work in Nova Scotia, you are entitled to 6 paid statutory holidays in 2027. Heritage Day in February honours a different Nova Scotian person, place or event each year. Natal Day in August is a civic holiday rather than a paid one. 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.
Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Heritage Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Good Friday | Statutory (paid) holiday. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. | |
| Canada Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Natal Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Labour Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Remembrance Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Boxing Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday |
Who Qualifies for Stat Holiday Pay in Nova Scotia?
Most employees in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia’s employment standards office.
Federally Regulated Employees in Nova Scotia
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 Nova Scotia’s rules. Federal employees get 10 general holidays, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day.
Nova Scotia Stat Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Nova Scotia in 2027?
Nova Scotia has 6 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Heritage Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Heritage Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Heritage Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Heritage Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Natal Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Natal Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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, August 2, 2027. More about Natal Day.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Thanksgiving Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia?
No. Remembrance Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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 Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia?
No. Boxing Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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.
