Nunavut Day Stat Holiday: Pay and Dates
Nunavut Day on July 9 is a paid statutory holiday in Nunavut.
When is Nunavut Day?
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Is Nunavut Day a statutory holiday?
Yes, in Nunavut. Elsewhere in Canada it is a regular working day.
Who gets paid for Nunavut Day?
Most employees in Nunavut qualify for holiday pay on Nunavut 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 Nunavut 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 9 marks the day in 1993 when Parliament passed the legislation that led to the creation of Nunavut in 1999.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
